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Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
View from property
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Southport, NC
  • Southport Marina
    1 min walk
  • Franklin Square Gallery
    9 min walk
  • The Clubs at St. James
    11 min walk
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    48 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina

Enjoy your Master Bedroom with private bath. Indulge in your European steam shower and marble-tiled, dual-head shower spa. Your separate media room comes equipped with a 77' flat screen TV with Apple TV, a Wii and Wii Fit for gaming enthusiasts, and built-in, custom-carpeted, stadium seating for enjoying with family and friends! Besides enjoying a game, Blue Ray DVD, or your own movies and music via apps like Netflix and iTunes, feel free to enjoy a book, play a board game, or pass an afternoon on the second story outdoor seating area watching the sail and power boats explore the coast. Your custom kitchen, part of a recent hundred thousand dollar renovation, waits just inside, where you can fix anything from French 75's to a pitcher of frozen margaritas-- or gourmet cook to your hearts content-- while drinking in the visual beauty of the Carolina coast or listening to shore birds and the clinking of the ships' rigging... Downstairs, one bedroom is perfect for young children with its two day beds, comfortingly enclosed on three sides. Two roll-out trundles are great for siblings. Or, the bedroom can be put to good use by single friends maximizing space on vacation! Enjoy the back porch swing and two bathrooms from which to choose: one with a custom, marble-tiled shower enclosure with its own water-heater to ensure endless showers or another with a Jacuzzi jetted-tub large enough for couples or young children and their friends! A second bedroom is perfect for couples or siblings with its full-size, handmade solid pine daybed with full-size, roll-out trundle. Both bedrooms also feature sail chairs--comfortable and nearly indestructible-- made locally from up-cycled, racing-grade, boat sail!. The third bedroom, with queen bed, antique side tables and blanket chest, is well-suited to grandparents or another couple. It is also the location of the wireless router which affords high speed internet throughout the home. Your upstairs custom kitchen has bar seating as well as a more formal dining area for eight. In addition to typical amenities, enjoy your Keurig, espresso maker, charcoal grill (Big Green Egg, XL, to be exact), and atypical cookware including a pressure cooker favored in many cuban dishes. You'll also find your kitchen basics fully stocked on arrival-- we do ask that you replenish what you use and we welcome suggestions on what you'd like to see added in the future. Outside, enjoy cornhole in your side yard, display your grilling expertise on your own luxury Big Green Egg (but please ONLY use the supplied BGE Charcoal and SpeediLight Natural Charcoal Starters) in the hardscaped backyard with built-in firepit, stroll through the picturesque neighborhood, or take a swim or a suntan in the in-ground pool. If exploring's your passion, the marina, coastal walk, and historic Southport are just down the street. If bar-life or food are your passions, stroll to six right on the water-- and don't be surprised to watch dolphins play while you eat (or drink!). Jump on your bikes or walk a little farther for the shopping or antiquing which brings day trippers down from Wilmington, Oak Island, or Bald Head. Terrific beaches are easily accessible by car and/or ferry, ranging from minutes on neighboring Oak Island to 30 minutes or so for Wilmington area destinations. Or, with an additional security deposit, fee, and proof of boating experience, use your 19' Grady White with a Yamaha 150, berthed within eyesight of your home, and the entire coast is your playground! Pack a picnic and Pelican Island can be your private beach, and is a 5-minute boat-ride away. Visit Bald Head Island and its miles of pristine beaches, including terrific body-surfing and surfing breaks. Boat the Intracoastal and stop for lunch, dinner, or drinks, wherever you fancy! If golf's your passion, St James Plantation is right around the corner by boat or car. Original art throughout including works by local artists and the Georgia-based, Sandra Sacco. Custom ceiling fans throughout.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Southport Marina. An outdoor pool and a spa tub are available. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the spa tub
  • Onsite recreation includes a sauna and a playground
  • Steps from Southport Marina and 9 minutes by foot from Franklin Square Gallery
This vacation home offers its guests an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. The family-friendly vacation home also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

Patrick or Carrie

Languages

French

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • A hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Espresso maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Day bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Streaming services
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Charcoal grills
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Boating on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Travel Crib & High Chair, Bouncy Chair, & books.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Ocean-view Family-friendly Walking Access Charming Town House
Ocean-view Family-friendly Walking Access Charming Town
Ocean-view Family-friendly Walking Access Charming Town House
Ocean-view Family-friendly Walking Access Charming Town House
Ocean-view Family-friendly Walking Access Charming Town

Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 181 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 181 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 181 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 181 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 181 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hannah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend
We enjoyed our stay so much! The place was perfect for our family for our daughter's wedding. We wanted a place where her bridesmaids could stay with us and get ready before the wedding. The view was gorgeous and the location was perfect for getting to the venue within 2 mins. Thank you and hope to stay again sometime!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie R.

Three Birds
We were in town for a wedding and enjoyed our stay. The hosts are very nice and responsive. The condo is in a perfect location and you can walk to shopping and restaurants. We were surprised that there is not a living room or den so the gathering space is around the kitchen table or porch. It would be helpful for some of the closets to be unlocked for guests because we didn’t have a place to hang up clothes.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Greg R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honest review
Good: Beautiful home. Great location. Easy to rent. Bad: -Beds: Awful. Felt like sleeping on a cardboard box. Didn't get one good nights sleep even after 10+ hours of non-stop tournament fishing 3 days in a row. Pillows are thin and useless. I feel like a zombie as I type this. (Lost all the stars due to this mainly) -Shower: Hot water lasts 5min if you use more than one shower head at the same time. Isn't one of the points of having multiple heads, to use them? -Towels: Not enough towels. Notes: Bring your own pillows, bring your own towels. Don't let children shower in the master shower and turn on the steamer. It can severely burn you when it shoots water out randomly so keep your feet up when it starts. If they fixed this stuff, I'd love to rent here again, otherwise I'm trying a different home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L., Four Oaks

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
It was short stay but very good. Our family of 13 had plenty of space for everyone. Host was great,we would definitely book again..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Millie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable and roomy.
Beautiful,fully equipped
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyons B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
We really enjoyed our stay at Crazy Birds again. We cooked several times and had adequate supplies and dishes. Loved the kitchen appliance upgrades. Looking forward to seeing the renovation on the media room!! The only issue we had was the cleaning service forgot King sheets for our bed. However, after contacting the owner, we had sheets the next morning. They were quick to respond. Thanks for beautiful memories made. Until next time!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Perfect for our family, we add extra days before we head to Caswell Beach for the week. We love Southport, have been vacationing in this area for over 30 years.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., Lexington, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a wedding party
My daughter and her 8 bridesmaids stayed at Crazy Birds the weekend of her wedding. It was a perfect location with plenty of room. They all loved the media room. One of the girls (my daughter) left her necklace. The cleaning crew found it and the host contacted me to let me know. We went a few days later and picked it up. Patrick/Carrie were always an email away and quick to respond. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolee M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
The place and location were fantastic. The check in and out was easy and was a perfect place for a family weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward R., Round Hill, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for our family
The place was clean and as advertised. We loved the proximity to town and it's quiet location. My kids made great use of the bikes and the media room. The kitchen was well stocked and very up to date. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Southport A Charming Town
A beautiful property in a charming town! Enjoyed the high end features of the home like the jacuzzi tub and the steam shower. The location was excellent as everything was within walking distance. The hosts were super as they responded quickly to any question we had. The evenings by the firepit were a special time for our family. Southport is such a hidden charm. The beauty of the water, little shops and ferry rides to islands and Fort Fisher made it a special visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday celebration 🎉
The seven ladies in our group had a great weekend!!! Lovely place to stay. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls' 50th Getaway
Enjoyed your townhome very much! Loved the location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Last of 4 daughters Wedding
The house was absolutely beautiful and well taken care of. They had everything we needed. It was worth the visit!! We are in love with Southport! The Wedding was beautiful and Southport will always be a special place for us all. Thank you, Jeff & Shelia Parker
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Southport Location
Lovely and spacious house within walking distance of shops, restaurants and riverfront. Short drive to beach. House is great for either a group of friends or a family with children. Hosts are responsive and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Beth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Crazy Birds Southport NC
We enjoyed our stay at the Crazy Birds house in Southport, North Carolina. There were three adults in our group. My only complaint would be is that there is not any kind of den or sitting area for adults to hang out. There is a nice fire pit outdoors, but it was way too hot to consider that on this trip. August 2023
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
It was perfect for what we needed. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Danielle A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Overall we had a great time. Location perfect for walking to shops and restaurants, but still peaceful with a water view of the marina. Beds comfortable, plenty of kitchenware. It was a bit smaller than we anticipated (it’s only half of the house shown in the picture), and we were surprised to find it didn’t have its own pool (it’s a community pool). The steam shower was nice touch!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded expectations
The house is beautiful with so much space. The amenities are amazing especially the sauna shower. It is close to everything and in a great neighborhood with friendly people.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay
Everytime I come to Southport there’s always a new experience! I was hoping to take my friends sailing, but it was very cold and cloudy. We opted to go into town and enjoy the shops. Our favorite was the wine shop, Wine Rack, where they had a relaxing atmosphere for sipping! Great spot you don’t want to miss for a girls weekend. We spent most of our time at the large gathering table in the kitchen, the large balcony just off the kitchen and at the fire pit in the evenings. The steam shower was the perfect place to thaw out after those cold days. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation house
Three generations gathered here for New Year's weekend (all adults). Plenty of beds and bathrooms with two bonuses: a steam shower and jacuzzi tub! Of note, the eat-in kitchen (with seating for 8) is upstairs. The first floor porch and second floor balcony were favorite spots for curling up with a good book while enjoying morning sun. Patrick was very responsive as needed, provided thorough welcoming communications and accommodated our late check out.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house. Great location
This is a great house for a group of people! There were plenty of spaces to hang out together or to find solace with a book! The location was ideal for getting around town for meals and shopping. I'm pretty sure we did not drive the entire weekend. The water views were serene! I definitely recommend Crazy Birds to anyone and can't wait to get back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house in a perfect town!
My friends and I truly enjoyed our stay at Crazybirds! When we first got there we were impressed at the cleanliness of it. We’ve stayed at other VRBO properties and this one was exceptional! When we weren’t walking through town (Sooo many cute shops and restaurants!!) we spent most of our time in the common spaces of the home! The open kitchen has a large table and bar area perfect for spending time together and we loved the covered balcony that’s right off the kitchen….and those water views were everything and perfect for sunset happy hour! In the evening after we came home from dinner (Mr. P's is a MUST) we hung out by the firepit/patio. The space was large enough to accommodate us with the Adirondack chairs, porch swing, and sitting wall that wraps around the firepit so we could all enjoy the warmth of the fire. I highly recommend Crazybirds and visiting the City of Southport!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022