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St James Vacation Condo/TH Rental - Southport NC - Cottage Retreat

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Living Area From Foyer
Entrance/Foyer
Foyer Facing Kitchen
Kitchen Area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6164.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Southport, NC
  • The Clubs at St. James
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Oak Island Golf Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

1 Single Murphy Bed

Guest Room/Office

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Guest Room/Office

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Twin Bedroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Dining area

About this property

St James Vacation Condo/TH Rental - Southport NC - Cottage Retreat

St James - Southport NC - Vacation or extended stay condo rental. The Cottages at Golf Cottage Drive, Player’s Golf Club, vacation or extended stay condo/townhouse.

Stunning and spacious, yes very spacious well maintained 2 bedroom/3 bathroom condo/townhouse situated directly adjacent to the St. James Player's Golf Course club house, “Cottage Retreat” is well appointed for you and awaiting your arrival for that reposeful stay that you well deserve.

Tastefully decorated. Our home is fully stocked with everything you need and more.
Open floor plan on ground floor, with master bedroom and 1 guest bedroom along with a second room with a Murphy Bed serving as either an office or supplemental bedroom, our home will even accommodate up to two vehicles with an incorporated parking garage.
Upon entering this 1,768 square-foot home, you will pass through the foyer and be able to value the open floor plan enhanced by vaulted ceilings. The spacious expanse integrates the open kitchen, dining room and living room areas.
Once inside, you will recognize how comfortable and relaxing the home is, with very tasteful original art décor and a floorplan that allows easy access to each of the peripheral rooms.

The extensively equipped kitchen, complete with both a Krups and Keurig coffee maker will make you feel right at home as you arrange to prepare your favorite meals and beverages.

For comfort, sink into the plush sofa or recliner in the living area and enjoy watching your favorite shows on the flat screen TV. There are additionally two other sets where you may watch TV, one in each bedroom. We do offer Netflix and Amazon Prime.

Apart from the master bedroom, all windows treatments are plantation blind style allowing you to set the daylight intensity to your liking. The master bedroom benefits of four room darkening Roman shades as well as a room darkening track suspended curtain. This arrangement comes in handy as the sun rises on that side of the residence. The twin bed guest room provides two X/L beds that can be combined into a king bed. The third room includes a full-size Murphy bed and the new sectional sofa in the living area has a pullout queen size mattress. All bedrooms each have their own bathroom. The residence also includes a laundry area positioned between the kitchen and the garage.

Nearby beaches: Popular destinations include Caswell Beach. There is a public parking lot that can hold up to 35 cars. In addition, the western end of Oak Island provides two places for public beach access at The Point Beach. One is at the end of West Beach Drive. The other is at the end of King’s Lynn Drive. Both offer a scenic natural look and will leave you with a large amount of area in which to settle down for the day. Please Note: The St James Oak Island Beach Club does not allow parking lot use without an RFID tag. You may certainly use the beach when accompanied by a member or if you happen to locate available parking on adjacent streets. There are a restricted number of parking spots on 72nd street itself, if you locate one you can walk straight out to the beach. We will furnish a map of proximate parking to our tenants. Some of those spots are limited to Oak Island residents by permit only. IN SEASON: The remainder of parking is pay per use beginning April 1 and ending September 30. Please visit oakislandnc.gov/residents-visitors/parking-information to learn more. There is an hourly, daily and weekly fee structure.

Whatever the case may be, we recommend getting to the beach early in the day during the season or even later in the afternoon. Oak Island is a popular destination and vehicle parking is limited.

Golf: In the vicinity of St James there are numerous golf courses including but not limited to Cape Fear National, The Thistle, Sandpiper Bay and Carolina National Golf Club. Twenty minutes away on Oak Island you can golf the Oak Island Golf Club, it’s a great layout and can be very challenging played from the tips. Many of these courses allow online booking of tee times well in advance of your trip.

VRBO will quote a discount for 7 days or more based on the total number of days multiplied by the daily discount. Longer term rentals of 28 days or more may be arranged solely through the owner. Please feel free to contact us for details. My contact number can also be found in the Notes section.

Cottage Retreat has had some guests stay for longer periods and have taken advantage of the 90 day or more lease option that allows our golf membership transfer and even choice of tier level. Please contact us directly for this option as we cannot book it through VRBO. The Clubs at St James have a great flexible plan to accommodate tenants.

St. James is a quiet gated community located north of Oak Island just across from the intracoastal waterway. It boasts of 81 holes of private golf for all levels of play. The Members Club, The Founders Club and The Players Club will accept tee times in advance to those that wish to play that have been approved by us, the members. Please note that this policy changes from time to time depending on the availability of tee times. The Clubs at St James is owned by Troon Golf, if you happen to be a Troon member other options may be available to you. A marina, parks and open space areas are available for your enjoyment. “Cottage Retreat” is about 35 minutes south of Wilmington, 15 minutes from the Oak Island beach area and 20 minutes from downtown Southport.

The area is very well served with food, restaurants, sun and fun. Have a great vacation!!

Note:

Towels and linens are provided but we do not supply bath soaps and kitchen spices. Children welcome but ABSOLUTELY no pets please.
For a preview of area accommodations and rates copy link and browse the area: https://www.southportcondorentals.com. Or you can simply yahoo or bing southport condo rentals. We periodically update our site to reflect changes and new areas for services in Southport and the surrounding area.

We especially accommodate and work closely with those that need special scheduling of time when they are either building new homes at St. James or simply discovering the area during longer stay.


Property manager

Joel Marzi
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We do not have a crib available.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
****In June, July and August, short term rentals of one week or less must end no later than on the Saturday of that week.
*** Contact owner 8603043550 for multiple consecutive week and monthly rates. Stays of 28 days or more must be arranged directly through the owner.
Note: for groups of more than four guests, there is a fee of $20 per night for each additional guest, the cleaning fee remains as stated.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. James

Located in St. James, this condo is next to a golf course. Old Brunswick County Jail Museum and Oak Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Caswell Beach and Mirror Lake Park. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. With kayaking, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Southport, NC

What's nearby

  • The Clubs at St. James - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 14 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 17 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 17 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Eggs Up Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tengu Japanese Steakhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is St James Vacation Condo/TH Rental - Southport NC - Cottage Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at St James Vacation Condo/TH Rental - Southport NC - Cottage Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at St James Vacation Condo/TH Rental - Southport NC - Cottage Retreat?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is St James Vacation Condo/TH Rental - Southport NC - Cottage Retreat located?

Situated in St. James, this golf condo building is steps from The Clubs at St. James and within 3 mi (5 km) of Founders Club at St. James Plantation and Bald Head Island Information Center. The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation and Dosher Memorial Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, great owner

This was such a great place for our vacation week. Even better than the pictures, especially the great vaulted ceilings throughout. Joel made our stay smooth and worry-free, very prompt with communication and answering questions....very personable, which I think is important. You can tell he wants to ensure your comfort and enjoyment. Would definitely recommend and would love to stay there again. A
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyse D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in St James Plantation

We’ve stayed in many rentals in St James and this was by far the best. Very clean and well furnished unit. Great communication with the owner and I would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

St. James

Really nice with everything we needed for our stay. The condo was clean and comfortable. Quiet, beautiful gated neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a great Stay

This is our 3rd time staying at the Cottage We absolutely love the space, the decor and each bedroom has its own bathroom. The ease of check in is a plus, the kitchen has everything you could possibly need. We will be back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect headquarters for Construction reviews

We were looking for a place in St. James that would give us space and relaxation. this was a perfect spot for our purposes. We are building a home in the Plantation and were looking for a place close to the build site, and this was about a mile away. The condo was well maintained, very clean, bug free and very quiet giving us a space to relax in and forget about things when wee wanted to. Joel, the owner, was very accommodating, and we are going to use this location again and again during our building process. One of the many positive point to this location is that it is almost across the street from Players Club which made it convenient for meals if we wanted something quick or just wanted to go to a bar for something we might not have had at the Condo. Very nice place and really big for a condo, our friends who live in the area said it would be perfect for them if at some point they wanted to downsize just a little (mainly go to one floor living)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay Here!

Great long weekend stay. Property was very clean and comfortable. The host was very responsive and a pleasure to work with. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

St James Plantation Condo Stay

My Wife and I Enjoyed a Wonderful Stay at a beautifully appointed and very comfortable Cottage Retreat Condo. Our Hosts were very gracious by welcoming us and being very receptive to communicating when we had questions. Condo is in a beautiful location, very well laid out floor plan , convenient and comfortable. Great Place to Stay !!!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

St. James property

The property was as advertised. We enjoyed our stay. We would definitely recommend this property to other prospective renters.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place for Extended Family

This property was what we were hoping for to allow for extended family to visit with family members traveling to be with us. My parents stayed in this unit, providing them their own space with few stairs to negotiate near one of the country clubs included in this town. Overall, a very nice space to share with family to join in our celebration - bringing together four generations for fun, food and fellowship.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY A., Belmont

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4th of July Vacation

This was our second time staying at Cottage Retreat, this time with the kids. The space is perfect. There is nothing Joel & Sally do not provide, from first walking in the door you can see they take pride in their home as well as being exceptional hosts. If you are looking for a quiet low key vacation home don't hesitate to book. It's located about 15 mins to the beach, tons of restaurants, coffee & ice cream shops galore. We experienced no issues parking at the beach. If you love Pizza try Falcones next to Lowes Foods the pizza was to die for. there is also a new bagel store (Bagel Dock) and their egg sandwiches and bagels are great, order ahead it took nearly an hour on Saturday to get our order. Port City Java has the best Coffee and treats. Mermaids ice cream and bakery on Oak Island is an absolute must. We will be back next year. Thank you Joel & Sally you deserve a Best Hosts Ever award.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage Retreat

We've stayed in 5 different condos at St. James - in the Marina, Members Club and here at the Players Club. We liked this one the best. Our host Joel was responsive, gracious and accommodating. His instructions were detailed, informative and complete. Any questions I had were quickly answered. The townhouse was super clean and well-equipped with many appreciated extras such as beach towels, chairs and an umbrella. Thanks for making our stay so memorable!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean and stocked with all necessary essentials

Very satisfied with our stay! Definitely would stay again. Joel has been very helpful and pleasant throughout the whole experience! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Find

The home was beautifully decorated, communication was easy and complete, and the owner was a pleasure to deal with!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY A., Belmont

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

10x Stars - Look no further & Stay here!

I don't even know where to start, the communication was extraordinary from start to finish. Joel was extremely accommodating with our check in and check out times due to my trip being for work. This home is gorgeous, extremely clean beyond that all the furniture is very comfortable, you can tell just by walking in the door they care about their home & guests. The grill and office were nice surprises for us we could not have asked for a better host and or home. We are booking for our vacation next year & we can hardly wait
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renetta E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxation in a beautiful TH in St James,NC!

The pictures do not do justice of this beautiful TH! I was so afraid that it was not going to be as nice as it was posted. I was very pleasantly surprised and then more!! Such a great home away from home feeling!! Joel was amazing with communication!! The best I have encountered!! We will be back!! Thank you guys for amazing place to stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leora L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent VRBO in St. James!

Very spacious and comfortable. Had everything we needed to enjoy time with our family in St. James.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great trip

Wonderful home. Pictures don’t do it justice. Had everything you could possibly need. Joel was great to work with. Perfect for a golf trip. Drive to the beach was not bad. Had no trouble with parking even thou it was July 4th weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin p., Woodbridge

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

Well equipped and owners were very accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monika G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Beautiful and Clean Retreat!

I would absolutely recommend this condo and hope to return! It was beautifully decorated, super spacious, and most importantly it was very clean. Cleanliness is very important to us especially during the pandemic and we felt so comfortable and safe in the condo - it was spotless. Great access to Southport and Oak Island and the owners had great communication and an easy check in process. Don’t hesitate to book this - you won’t regret it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

s b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

St James Stay

We had a wonderful time. The house is awesome. Very clean and has everything you need!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

s b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home- perfect place to visit

We felt welcomed from the time we booked! The cottage was perfect-Had everything we would ever need for the week. The home is beautifully decorated and in a great location-close to everything-
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

This property was beautiful. Very easy check in and well organized. Short drive to the beach At Oak Island as well as Southport and Wilmington. Plenty of public beach access and this property includes passes to use the St James Plantation beach club. Hope to come back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!!

I took the family to this beautiful cottage retreat in St. James plantation in Southport North Carolina, the home itself is beautiful it’s spacious but at the same time you can enjoy closeness with your family there’s an office area that also doubles as a bedroom, there are twin beds as well. it’s a beautiful home for family or a couple just wanting to get away. The area is amazingly safe, very close to the beach and fun activities for the family I highly recommend! The communication with the owners was impeccable very very kind and very considerate. I will be planning a return trip and staying at this beautiful location hopefully in the future!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert K., Southport, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We Keep Coming Back

This is the 2nd time we stayed at this town-home in St James. It's centrally located to everything, it's very spacious, the interior finishes are all very upscale and nice and the owners even text to make sure everything is perfect. One important feature for us is it's all on the ground level, so there's no lugging your suit cases up 2-3 flights of stairs, plus there's a patio in back to relax view a view of the fairway.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R., Indianapolis, IN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at St James

We have been coming to St James for many years to visit family. This was by far the best rental we have stayed in. Beautifully furnished, all the accessories you need to cook and garage parking! The condo was spaced nicely for a family of 5. Will be back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Joel Marzi

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We live in New England and have chosen the Southport NC area as the area to spend some time during our retirement years.

Why they chose this property

Cottage Retreat is situated on a private cul-de-sac. It is very quiet here especially at night. The floorplan was very well conceived and will fill all of our needs, spacious enough so one can have some privacy but small enough that nothing is too distant. In addition, if one likes to cook, the kitchen is expansive and there is an abundance of storage space.

Languages:

English, French

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests