10/10 Excellent
James D.
2 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary weekend
James D.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Entire home
Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Southport, NC
- The Clubs at St. James4 min walk
- North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport6 min walk
- Southport Marina8 min walk
- Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)45 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport!
Birdsong Cottage is set back behind the 114 W. West St main house and accessed through a side garden gate and path.
The cottage is ideally situated in the heart of historic Southport - a short walking distance to all of the quaint antique stores, chic boutiques, and laid-back riverfront seafood restaurants and bars.
The Oak Island Beaches are 10 minutes away. Bald Head Island and the beaches of Pleasure Island: Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Fort Fisher are just a 20 minute ferry ride from Southport. The ferry is 6 minutes from the cottage.
The cottage is ideally situated in the heart of historic Southport - a short walking distance to all of the quaint antique stores, chic boutiques, and laid-back riverfront seafood restaurants and bars.
The Oak Island Beaches are 10 minutes away. Bald Head Island and the beaches of Pleasure Island: Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Fort Fisher are just a 20 minute ferry ride from Southport. The ferry is 6 minutes from the cottage.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Southport
Located in Southport, this holiday home is in a walkable area with good shopping. Old Brunswick County Jail Museum and Oak Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Bald Head Island Information Center are also worth visiting.
Southport, NC
What's nearby
- The Clubs at St. James - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Old Brunswick County Jail Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Southport Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Oak Island Lighthouse - 19 min drive - 14.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- Fishy Fishy Cafe - 7 min walk
- Tengu Japanese Steakhouse - 6 min drive
- Frying Pan - 8 min walk
- Jersey Mike's Subs - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mary J.
24 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Anniversary
Mary J.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul M.
16 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location.
Paul M.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sue H.
6 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific cottage for 2 in a fabulous location in Southport, NC!
Sue H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gigi R.
2 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Slice of Paradise
Gigi R.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deborah B.
6 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven on Earth!
Deborah B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chris S.
20 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for single/couple
Chris S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Doug B.
27 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellence in Southport
Doug B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nancy and Jay S.
17 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, cute quiet and private cottage. Friendly, helpful owner!
Nancy and Jay S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Liesl W.
6 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable Weekend Getaway!
Liesl W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hope P.
9 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Getaway Retreat
Hope P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pam M.
25 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birdsong Cottage
Pam M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jim S.
1 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Southport cottage
Jim S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tim D.
20 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in the heart of Historic Southport
Tim D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
April B.
29 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun times in Southport
April B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brandon B.
16 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great little cottage!!
Brandon B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leah T.
28 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best anniversary trip!!!!
Leah T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michele P.
3 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Michele P.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
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Leighann V.
4 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LDW in Southport!
Leighann V.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steven M.
15 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay
Steven M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patricia C.
3 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint Comfortable Cottage
Patricia C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brent B.
29 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Brent B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nicole O.
23 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage stay
Nicole O.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nancy S.
20 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Precious cottage
Nancy S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
About the host
Your host
Kelly and Robert chose Southport, NC as their new home after living and working together in the charter yacht vacation industry in the US Virgin Islands for 20 plus years. Robert was born and raised in East Lansing, Michigan before moving to Denver, CO and eventually the US Virgin Islands. Kelly grew up in Bernardsville, NJ, then lived in Philadelphia for 10 years before making the USVI her home. The two were married (first marriages for both) in Southport in 2016.
Captain Robert holds a USCG 100 ton license and is Padi Dive Master. If you would like to go boating for a day...talk to Robert! He works currently as a relief captain on the Bald Head Island Ferry, so he can offer you recommendations about a BHI excursion as well.
Kelly is a Licensed Real Estate Broker with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage in Southport. She also runs a successful real estate investment company, buying and rehabbing historic properties around Southport. If you are interested in looking at any property while you are in the area, Kelly will be happy to show you around!
Kelly and Robert look forward to welcoming you to Southport and hope you enjoy exploring the area as much as they do!
Captain Robert holds a USCG 100 ton license and is Padi Dive Master. If you would like to go boating for a day...talk to Robert! He works currently as a relief captain on the Bald Head Island Ferry, so he can offer you recommendations about a BHI excursion as well.
Kelly is a Licensed Real Estate Broker with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage in Southport. She also runs a successful real estate investment company, buying and rehabbing historic properties around Southport. If you are interested in looking at any property while you are in the area, Kelly will be happy to show you around!
Kelly and Robert look forward to welcoming you to Southport and hope you enjoy exploring the area as much as they do!
Why they chose this property
The cottage is a lovely garden oasis in the heart of historic Southport. The cottage is close enough to the waterfront and to the shops and restaurants for guests to walk or ride a bike everywhere. Staying at Birdsong Cottage is like being an instant local.
What makes this property unique
Privacy and quiet. Dedicated cleanliness. The owners will offer guidance and are on site to help with any issues, but leave guests on their own to enjoy the property as if it were their own.
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