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Aquarium #159 - Soundfront Home on Wrightsville Beach w/ Private Dock!

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Exterior from Sound
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
  • Wrightsville Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • South End Surf Shop
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Aquarium #159 - Soundfront Home on Wrightsville Beach w/ Private Dock!

Aquarium #159 is a spacious sound front home that is truly a boater’s paradise. Top location on Wrightsville Beach for a family beach and boat vacation on the quiet, peaceful South Lumina. This home offers it all and is a rare find as it features spectacular sound and ocean views from four decks and a private deep-water boat slip, dock, and gazebo on Banks Channel. There’s a calm, secluded beach at low tide on the sound side, and convenient beach access is just a 5-minute walk away. Entertainment options are endless with a ping pong table, board games, and plenty of water toys and games to play on the beach. Walk to Crystal Pier, restaurants, and coffee shops such as Oceanic and Sundays, or check out the local surf shops only .5 miles from the house.

Offering an open floor plan designed to highlight the water views, this home has a seamless flow ideal for gathering. In the living room, you will appreciate the natural light, vaulted ceilings, comfortable seating, a built-in TV, and board games. Fit for a chef, the open kitchen has a large island with bar stool seating for 8, white cabinetry, high-end appliances, a wet bar and wine fridge, and a walk-in pantry. Behind the kitchen and adjacent to the pantry is a door to access the front porch that looks out to the street and neighborhood. There are two dining tables, each seat 6. Enjoy an afternoon or evening sound-side sunset gathering on the expansive back porch that can be accessed from the living room.

Six bedrooms, all with deck access and ensuite bathrooms, invite you to relax and recharge during your vacation. There is one bedroom on the main living area level (1st floor) and provides a queen-sized bed, a TV, and deck access that looks out to the street. Ascend the stairs to the second level, where you will find three additional bedrooms: one with a queen-sized bed (sound view), one with two twin-sized beds (street facing), and one with a king-sized bed (street facing). (Please note: the bedroom with the two twin beds does NOT have a closet.) A queen-sized pull out sofa is located on this floor as well. The third floor houses the primary master suite which has a king-sized bed, a TV, a spacious ensuite bathroom with double vanities and a walk-in shower, and a wet bar with a fridge. The master suite has a private deck looking out to the sound. The sixth and final bedroom is also located on the top floor and has two twin-sized beds and an extra-long twin-sized daybed and a TV. Ocean views are prominent from this room, and deck access is available with both sound and ocean views.

On the ground floor, you’ll find a ping pong table, comfortable couches, an Xbox game console, and a half bathroom.

This home is equipped with an elevator, an outdoor shower, a grill, beach chairs, beach games, a water mat/float, a cooler, pack-n-play, a full-sized washer and dryer and more. The private dock has a fishing cleaning station with power and water. Please note this is a shared dock with neighbors. Guests can take in both sound and ocean views from multiple decks and a rooftop crows nest. There is parking in the driveway for 2-3 vehicles depending on size. For entertainment, high speed internet, multiple TVs, Cable TV, and an Xbox are provided.

There is a keyless entry lock on this door only. Guests are assigned a personal entrance code for the duration of their stay. There are no keys and no need to check in or out at the office. Guests will be emailed their door code prior to their check-in. Everything in this home was made to provide a safe, no-stress, contactless process where you can relax from the moment you arrive.

Provided With Your Stay: Bath Towels, Hand Towels and Washcloths, Bath Mats, Kitchen Linens and Beach Towels. Beds will be made upon arrival. A First Night Amenity Kit which includes Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Trash Bags and More will be waiting for you! Professional cleaning service is provided after every guest stay.

Property manager

Landmark Vacation Rentals
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Languages

English

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Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 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 and a deadlock

About the area

Wrightsville Beach

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in South End, a neighbourhood in Wrightsville Beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider South End Surf Shop and Aussie Island Surf Shop. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

What's nearby

  • Wrightsville Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South End Surf Shop - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Wrightsville SUP - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 11 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oceanic - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bluewater An American Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shark Bar And Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Aquarium #159 - Soundfront Home on Wrightsville Beach w/ Private Dock! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Aquarium #159 - Soundfront Home on Wrightsville Beach w/ Private Dock!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aquarium #159 - Soundfront Home on Wrightsville Beach w/ Private Dock!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Aquarium #159 - Soundfront Home on Wrightsville Beach w/ Private Dock! located?

This family-friendly Wrightsville Beach holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Wrightsville Beach and South End Surf Shop. Aussie Island Surf Shop and Cape Fear Paddleboarding are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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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

Christina C.

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

All Under One Roof

Great location, beautiful sunset views from rooftop and of Wrightsville Beach. We had a great time surprising our daughter on her birthday with our family and friends. She loved that we were all able to stay under one roof. The rooms are spacious and the set up of the home is great. We truly had a wonderful extended weekend all together.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Una L.

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

Great house but needs new cook top.

Beautiful home with amazing views. House was very clean and well maintained. The only down side was the cook top that only had 2 burners working and the pans were terrible, every thing stuck to them. With a large family to cook for it was disappointing. A House this beautiful with such a huge kitchen should have a functioning cooktop and decent pots and pans
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

DONNA L.

The Aquarium = Thanksgiving fun!

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My rather large family gathers every Thanksgiving in Wrightsville Beach and this year, renting the Aquarium, made us Thanksgiving Central. My immediate family of 14 stayed very comfortably with the large bedrooms and plentiful bathrooms. We all enjoyed the multiple, scenic decks on each level. The place was spacious enough to sit all 30 of us for several lunches and dinners over the week. It was clean, well-supplied with cookware, dishes, glasses as well as a wine cooler. For the size of the property we often commented that a second oven would be convenient and cooking on the stovetop range was tricky and might need replaced soon.We did have several questions regarding some appliances and the elevator where, I think, an information binder would have been extremely helpful. Communication with the property management was poor to fair as they did not return any phone calls and sent an answer by text message 4 hrs after my initial request. A service repairman also showed up unannounced on the second day of my stay.
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10/10 Excellent

DONNA L.

The Aquarium = Thanksgiving fun!

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My rather large family gathers every Thanksgiving in Wrightsville Beach and this year, renting the Aquarium, made us Thanksgiving Central. My immediate family of 14 stayed very comfortably with the large bedrooms and plentiful bathrooms. We all enjoyed the multiple, scenic decks on each level. The place was spacious enough to sit all 30 of us for several lunches and dinners over the week. It was clean, well-supplied with cookware, dishes, glasses as well as a wine cooler. For the size of the property we often commented that a second oven would be convenient and cooking on the stovetop range was tricky and might need replaced soon.We did have several questions regarding some appliances and the elevator where, I think, an information binder would have been extremely helpful. Communication with the property management was poor to fair as they did not return any phone calls and sent an answer by text message 4 hrs after my initial request. A service repairman also showed up unannounced on the second day of my stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Tara F.

Amazing Views

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: All the women of our family gathered at this house for a reunion. It accommodated 10 of us easily. The kitchen is huge. Each bedroom has it's own bathroom. Master suite had an additional room attached with two twin beds. The views off the deck and the deck on top of the house are breathtaking.
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10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Epic Soundside WB Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Stayed here for our son’s wedding on WB. There were 10 of us all together and everyone had a comfortable bed and plenty of privacy. The home is well maintained, beautifully decorated, in an excellent location and had everything we needed. Each room has a balcony and there are expansive panoramic views from a deck on top of the house. We loved to stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Beautiful house with fantastic location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay over Labor Day with 3 families. The location was perfect. Short walk to the beach. Then over to sound side for sunset and paddle. Loved it!
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10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

Gorgeous views and great spot on the south end!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fabulous stay! Loved the location, and the house was great. The views are breathtaking, especially on the very top "widows walk" that is huge. Some areas definitely need some freshening up, but pretty much all of the bathrooms have been updated and are beautiful! Most important thing for renters to know is that the "private" dock is actually a shared dock with the house next door. It was fine, but pretty misleading especially since it is in the title. Also there was no grill, which was a huge disappointment since we like to cook our fish and/or meat outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

becky g.

Wonderful family vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house with everything you need to enjoy a week at the beach! Lots of spaces and porches to have both family time and individual time. Beautiful iew of the marshes and fantastic waterfront and pier. We can't wait to return.

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