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Cozy Beach Cottage on South Harbor Island, Water Views, Wrightsville Beach, NC

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Interior
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Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Wrightsville Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Wrightsville SUP
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Cozy Beach Cottage on South Harbor Island, Water Views, Wrightsville Beach, NC

Your vacation to Wrightsville Beach will be all about sun, fun, and relaxation in this cozy 3 BR, 1.5 Bath Beach Cottage. This home is located just a short walk to the beach. Avoid all of the busyness and traffic of the main stretch of Wrightsville Beach in the quiet and family-friendly community of South Harbor Island. Harbor Island is in the heart of Wrightsville Beach and one of the most sought-after locations in Southeastern North Carolina. This area is known for its quiet nature, convenient access to all the local attractions, and is extremely family friendly.

When you arrive at the cottage, there are three convenient entrances to the house, via the front door, garage, or back door. The rocking chair front porch leads directly into a spacious living area, including a TV equipped with a Roku and large sectional sofa, perfect for relaxing to watch a movie, or looking directly out a large widow over Banks Channel. Also in the main living area is a dining room with comfortable sitting for up to 6 people to enjoy dinner, and a charming kitchen perfect for preparing dinner or sandwiches for a day at the beach. Off the living room is a sundeck overlooking beautiful Banks Channel, perfect for enjoying morning coffee, dinner, or an evening glass of wine.

Down the hallway are three bedrooms. The master bedroom is outfitted with a king size bed, and the second and third bedrooms each have their own queen bed. Full size bathroom includes a combo shower and tub, and the downstairs half bath serves as a second bathroom option, with adjacent enclosed outdoor shower.

Upon waking in the morning, enjoy your morning coffee on the rocking chair front porch or side deck overlooking Banks Channel. Once you are ready for the beach, load up the beach wagon we provide with boogie boards and beach chairs, which are also included. Then, take a short walk across the bridge and enjoy a day in the sun and sand, or launch your kayak steps away from the cottage at public water access. Upon your return home, enjoy showering off the sand in the enclosed outdoor shower. The home is located just off the Wrightsville Beach Loop, which is a well known 2.5 mile walking/running trail with beautiful views of the water. Take the kids over to Wrightsville Beach park to play on the playground, or for a quick tennis match or basketball game. Also just a short walk away, are numerous restaurant options, including Tower 7, Trolley Stop, Flying Machine Brewery, and Zeke’s. Also located within walking distance is Roberts’ Grocery Store, an ice cream shop, and numerous places to shop!

Stay Requirements: 3 night minimum stay. Check in: 4 p.m. Check out: 10 a.m.
Included: 4 beach chairs, beach towels, boogie boards, beach wagon, 2 bicycles, pack and play and high chair if needed.
Bedding Configuration: 1 King, 2 Queen
Parking: Driveway fits 2 cars, 1 car beside driveway.
All linens included.
$150 cleaning fee.
Smoking prohibited.
Quiet neighborhood: no parties or loud music.

Property manager

Larry and Helen Smith

Languages

English

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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 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Wrightsville Beach

Located near the beach, this cottage is in South Harbor Island, a neighbourhood in Wrightsville Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Trask Coliseum or Legion Stadium.
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Wrightsville Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Wrightsville Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Wrightsville SUP - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • South End Surf Shop - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 7 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oceanic - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bluewater An American Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shark Bar And Kitchen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dockside Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Beach Cottage on South Harbor Island, Water Views, Wrightsville Beach, NC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Beach Cottage on South Harbor Island, Water Views, Wrightsville Beach, NC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Beach Cottage on South Harbor Island, Water Views, Wrightsville Beach, NC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Beach Cottage on South Harbor Island, Water Views, Wrightsville Beach, NC located?

Located in South Harbor Island, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Aussie Island Surf Shop and Wrightsville Beach. Cape Fear Paddleboarding and Wrightsville Beach Museum of History are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Lovely Cottage

Jasmine Cottage is lovely and is in such a great location! It is equipped with anything you could hope for and more!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandyn O.

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

Perfect family weekend getaway

We loved our stay at this adorable Wrightsville beach cottage. It was spotless, had every amenity we could possibly need and was a great location for walking to the beach and restaurants. Very comfortable stay. The hosts were very communicative and the welcome basket of treats was such a nice gesture.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Would recommend - Great place!

Our family had a great time. A short walk to the beach, convenient shopping, well provisioned VRBO. The host provided a great welcome package, notes on the area, restaurant recommendations, bikes to ride, beach equipment.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful home! Gracious host!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin G.

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

Better than expected!

This home has everything you could need for a beach stay and more- literally so much more than pictured it was amazing!! Was so nice to be by the water in this quiet neighborhood when the beach was super crowded. Will definitely recommend to family visiting us too!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fabulous little house just outside of the busy downtown! Water view from front porch! The Smiths made our stay very inviting with delicious treats and a handwritten note!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danica P.

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

Perfect!

We thoroughly enjoyed everything about our stay here. The house was very clean and had everything we needed for our long weekend. It had a very home away from home, and comfortable feel The location and walkability to Wrightsville Beach was also great!! we loved having the bikes available to bike around and tour the area, including a loop. Would love to go back sometime!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence N., United States

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

Cute Cottage excellent location

This was an exceptional property in a quiet neighborhood with a great view and easy access to The beach. Banks Channel is viewed from the living room and deck and accessible as there’s a small park less then 1-minute from the house where you can sit and watch the water. I will stay again…soon!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Perfect Location

Precious cottage with all your wants and needs. Absolutely beautiful home with a great view. The host gets back to you right away with any questions that you may have. Looking forward to coming back to this exact house in this adorable neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P., Raleigh

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

Beautiful home on Harbor Island

We loved our stay at Helen and Larry's beach cottage. Harbor Island is beautiful and quiet with lovely views of the water and public water access. There are tons of toys and games and beach items for young children. The beach supplies- chairs, umbrella, cart are all in amazing condition. You can tell this is a family home with a lot of love, would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashby M.

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

What a fantastic home!

My family and I (two young boys, 6 & 8) stayed for 3 weeks here and had a ball! Everything was at our fingertips and we could not have had a better experience. Helen and Larry are wonderful hosts who really were on top of everything and made us feel so at home! Thank you! We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 22 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie E.

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

Wonderful

Loved the location. Short walk to beach and restaurants. Beautiful, quiet neighborhood. Owner is fantastic- answers messages quickly and greeted us at the home! Beach gear at the home! Would love to return!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen L.

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

Fabulous beach cottage with amazing hosts

This really is a great home base for Wrightsville. So glad we got to meet Helen and Larry, they are very kind and really want your stay to be perfect and comfortable - going above and beyond with flexibility, communication, and a very thoughtful and generous goody basket! You can tell they love their home and take excellent care of it. Lovely water views and to us, the ideal location with the feelof being “at the beach” while being out of the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha G.

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

201 Jasmine Place

Lovely renovated cottage with views of the channel water from the deck and living room. The house was clean and well stocked with everything we needed for the week. The location was perfect, just a short walk to the beach and local restaurants. The owners and property manager responded quickly to emails and welcomed us with an amazing gift basket and a folder with very helpful information. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige O.

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

Cozy Beach Cottage

Well… not exactly cozy! This home was actually quite larger than I had imagined. If you want a place right on the water with lots of charm, space and modern amenities, this is the spot for you. This 1940s beach house has kept the cozy cottage feel times before, but has been updated in a very beautiful way. I especially loved the lovely polished floors, crown molding in the living space and gorgeous base boards. There were several living spaces to choose from which was perfect for a group. The icing on the cake was there was a fully stocked garage/basement with beach toys for all ages, umbrellas, chairs and even a cart. You won’t regret booking this gem.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

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

Perfect Stay

The cottage was perfect in every way…peaceful, comfortable, welcoming…it felt like home. We loved the spaciousness and room to spread out. The porches were wonderful, with great views of the water. All the neighbors were so friendly. It felt like a super safe, close knit community. Enjoyed all the extras that our hosts provided, including a huge welcome basket filled with goodies, ample towels (and beach towels), and the well stocked coffee bar. We enjoyed having the bikes to ride around the island, as well as having access to the beach gear, including beach chairs we could use for our sunset viewing in the nearby park. The beds were very comfortable, and we could always depend on a great shower with plenty of hot water and good water pressure. The location was also perfect. We walked to the beach every day, and it was so easy to get out and see all the sights. Thank you so much Helen and Larry for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise S.

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

Wonderful! Better than expected!

The only reason I gave accuracy of listing a 4 was because it was better than expected! This house has more space than you think. The entire basement is a great living space, especially for kids. It could be considered an extra bedroom. We love the old school charm of this cottage. The house had everything we needed. The owners were wonderful to work with and made us feel right at home. The water views are so nice. Easy access to the water for paddle-boarding, etc. just across the street. Quiet, beautiful area just outside the hustle and bustle of the beach. Quick walk or bike ride to the action. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colton P.

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

THE ABSOLUTE BEST IN WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH

Upon our arrival we felt extremely at home with this home. The location is immaculate as it is just outside of the hustle and bustle of the main strip of Wrightsville Beach. The amount of time and effort saved on missing the hectic traffic was worth the stay alone. Inside was gorgeous. The owners left us behind so many snacks and other goodies which made our stay so much better. Each bedroom had its beachy decor and comfy beds. This home is much bigger than advertised with wonderful views and plentiful locations to gather for family and friends. There is even a downstairs with plenty of space and lounging and on top of that so many options of beach necessities that will make your trip even easier! Of all the houses I have stayed at this house was the most prepared and organized home. This host is the best as well continuously going above and beyond even after our stay! I recommend this to any family or friends who is thinking about visiting our small little beach town for any amount of time! We will hopefully be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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

Wonderful cottage seconds away from the beach.

Had a fantastic stay in a super lovely home. Checkin was a breeze and everything you could possibly want was available at the space. We loved riding the bikes around the quite neighborhood and being able to stroll right to the water. Plenty of room for the whole family to enjoy the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Larry and Helen Smith

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