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Downtown Sunshine Cottage & GolfCart

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A wooden deck with two Adirondack chairs facing a calm body of water.
A living room with a gray sofa, a blue armchair, a fireplace, and a large window.
A wooden swing set by a beach with a clear view of the ocean and a paved path.
A kitchen with a central island, white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.
A dining area with a round table, four chairs, a clock, and a blue door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61040 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
The current price is $452
$418 nightly
$452 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31

Explore the area

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Southport, NC
  • Place, Southport Marina
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, The Clubs at St. James
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Southport

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Southport, within a 15-minute walk of Franklin Square Gallery and Southport Marina. .This vacation home is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Carolina Beach and 28 mi (45 km) from Holden Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Southport Marina - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Clubs at St. James - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Waterfront Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Old Brunswick County Jail Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tengu Japanese Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fishy Fishy Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Pub Of Southport - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Downtown Sunshine Cottage & GolfCart

Charming, renovated cottage, just blocks from downtown. Ride the 6 seat golf cart to shops, waterfront swings, live music, riverfront dining, and spectacular sunsets. Only a 15 min car ride to Oak Island’s beaches & golf. Unwind in the gazebo, play bocce, or snuggle up for a movie by the fireplace. Sleep soundly in plush queen beds. Enjoy a clean kitchen with Keurig & lattes. Three smart TVs, 1.5 bathrooms and washer/dryer. Must be 24+ yrs old to book. (Signed waiver requested after booking).
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,040 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please ensure the golf cart is back in its original position and the key is placed back on the hook behind the door. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

598707

Downtown Sunshine Cottage & GolfCart Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is amazing! Great location and beautiful. Looks just like the pictures. Highly recommend this property and Jennifer was great. Best VRBO I’ve stayed in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the moment you walk in until the time you leave, this place truly feels like home. The host has clearly put a lot of thought into all the little details that make the stay extra special. Communication was excellent, they were easy to reach and always responded quickly. We stayed over the Fourth of July 2026 and had an amazing experience. I would absolutely recommend this and would gladly stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John and Jen had great communication from the beginning to the end! Everything was as expected and better. Such a cute home with all the right things. Well appointed and the extra touches like treats and bottled water were much appreciated as we arrived a bit late! So convenient and wish we could have had more time to cruise Southport on the golf cart (which is bigger than the one in the picture!) Would definitely book again when needing a place to stay in Southport!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful! Incredibly clean, well stocked and in a great downtown location. Cart was a treat too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for our girls weekend! The house is in a great location, super cute decor, beds were comfy and having the golf cart was awesome. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience in a great neighborhood. We would definitely rent this home again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is fantastic and very clean! I have stayed at a lot of rentals, and this one stands out in the best way! Plenty of room, decorated super cute/cozy, and the owners provided lots of communication and details.The golf cart was such a perk too! We will not hesitate to rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We arrived earlier than expected and the host was willing to let us park at the home. The home was much more than expected…well appointed kitchen, lots of seating, comfortable bed, lots of towels, and having a golf cart was fantastic! We will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little town

We enjoyed the Sunshine Cottage and the adorable town of Southport. Loved our evening golf cart rides.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and Cozy

Home was very well kept, cozy, and clean. Owners were friendly and communicative! We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house

House was wonderful. Stocked more than we expected, very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our stay here!

This house was perfect for our girls weekend; great location, adorable decor, fantastic amenities and having the gold cart was the perfect bonus! Everything was in great condition and our host was so helpful and responsive. Highly recommend and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful little cottage

We had a very nice stay at Downtown Sunshine. The cottage was super cute and homey; and had everything you need for a comfortable stay. Jennifer was a wonderful host...very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

quick visit

This was a great place to stay. The cottage is very cute, clean and well organized. The golf cart is super fun and a great way to get around the sweet town of Southport! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

girls weekend

comfortable, clean and cute home. We enjoyed the location and being able to use the golf cart.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Accommodations

The accommodations were awesome! Very clean, comfortable and relaxing! We enjoyed the outdoor patio and really enjoyed the golf cart. Great communication with hosts and easy check in. Both Southport and Sunrise Cottage are charming!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection

Everything about our stay was perfect. The cottage is wonderfully renovated and decorated. The location was quiet, yet convenient to everything we wanted or needed, and having a golf cart just made it that much better! Thank you and we can't wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 Stars all the way.

Very cute, warm space. Golf cart was the cherry on top. Friendly & helpful hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculate property. Great location and the use of the golf cart made it perfect especially on such a busy weekend. Cannot fault anything. Even provided sweet wildlife with baby birds in the front door wreath!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Southport getaway

It was great. The cottage is very well done and inviting.Our best activity was seeing the white Ibis that migrate through here and settle very close to the cottage. Just find the Ibis cottages and they are right behind on the pond.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute Coastal Cottage Full of Southern Charm

Cozy well-appointed Southern charmer chock full of laid back (l)attitude. Family stayed three nights and it was our base of operations for sight-seeing and exploration in the area. We came back to the cottage often daily and the golf cart was very convenient as well as a lot of fun!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the Sunshine Cottage

This place was perfect for our beach getaway! The house was perfect, very clean, adorably updated and decorated. The golf cart made the trip, it’s in a super cute area so being able to go out around town just using the golf cart was amazing. The host was incredible, very responsive, and made the whole thing super simple and easy. Definitely recommend and will be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

February birthdays

Our annual trip to Southport to celebrate birthdays and our first time staying in this home. We loved it! The house was charmingly decorated, exceptionally clean and many little extras left by the owners. Response to all our questions were immediate. We would definitely recommend and stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wow! Even better than the photos!

What a wonderful getaway. Everything we needed was right on hand and easy to find. The home was so welcoming as were the hosts. Perfect set up for a few days away with my daughters. Close to everything and the use of the golf cart just added more fun. Definitely recommend and we will be back in 2024!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at Sunshine Cottage

My husband and I really enjoyed every minute of our first time in Southport. The house was just perfect. Clean, comfortable, adorable and had everything we could have possibly needed. It is a home away from home for sure. The golf cart was a great perk but we also walked into town easily from the house several times which was great too. We would happily rent this house again. We will be back for sure as soon as we can. Thanks Jennifer!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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