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

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Terrace/patio
Dining
Marina
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach, beach towels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 132000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Southport, NC
  • Place, Southport Marina
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, The Clubs at St. James
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Southport

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Southport, steps from Southport Marina and 9 minutes by foot from Franklin Square Gallery. .This beach vacation home is 13.1 mi (21 km) from Carolina Beach Boardwalk and 28.9 mi (46.4 km) from Holden Beach.

What's nearby

  • Southport Marina - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Franklin Square Gallery - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Waterfront Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Clubs at St. James - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Pub Of Southport - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Locals Family Diner - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Fishy Fishy Cafe - ‬7 min walk

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 PlayStation5 to Play Like Never Before, and Pottery Barn leather sectional seating for enjoying with family and friends! Besides enjoying a game, or your own movies and music via streaming 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 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!). For ‘Vitamin T’ seekers, walk to the Southport Yoga Dock for daily classes, wellness, and the kind of centered feeling no amount of money can buy! 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 Resort 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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Events

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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 207 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay so much, and the communication was so helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful New Years at the Crazy Bird! Location was perfect for walking to shops and restaurants. The updated Kitchen and Media room were a hit for our group. We enjoyed the card and board games that were provided. The kids enjoyed having their own space while the adults were playing games. The deck off the kitchen is a perfect place for morning coffee or afternoon nap. Everyone in our group was very pleased with how clean everything was. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
View from kitchen porch
Seagulls down by the waterfront
Sunset at the marina
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Media Room has a great leather couche-- and we liked the glass doors to close it off to enhance the movie experience :) Loved the location, and all the enhancements the owners keep putting in-- we definitely plan to return!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malik D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This stay was an absolutely great time. It was so clean and the family enjoyed it a lot! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely home within walking distance of the quaint downtown of Southport with many cute shops and delicious restaurants. The upstairs balcony off the kitchen is a great place to sit in the morning sun and enjoy the view of the harbor.Of note, the kitchen, dining area, and play station / TV room are all on the second floor, along with the master bedroom with en suite bathroom and a half bath near the kitchen. The first floor has three bedrooms, two bathrooms (including a jacuzzi!), laundry and a coat / game closet. What was missing for us was a living room or family room.Communication with the owners was prompt and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla A.

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

Awesome beach house

It was beautiful house and lots of appliances and just very clean and the beds were very comfortable and Patrick and Carrie are awesome they told us everything we needed to know about our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful place to stay and enjoy Southport.Beautiful house with everything we could possibly want.It was an easy and lovely walk to town.Had fun riding the bikes too.Enjoyed our first experience grilling on the Big Green Egg. The community pool was lovely.We enjoyed watching boats from the porch.We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent place to stay. House was very nice and clean. Enough space for big family. Close to the beach and a lot of restaurants. I will recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

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

Family vacation

Our family vacation at the house was an absolute blast! We had a fantastic time with 8 people. There was so much to do - we spent our days relaxing on the beach, taking a dip in the pool, exploring the town, finding great places to eat and finding some time to just chill and unwind. It was a perfect blend of excitement and relaxation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

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

Loved It

We all really loved this property— great location, enough bedrooms, and amazing beds and pillows!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lane K.

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

Great House, Great Location!

We loved our weekend at Crazy Birds! We stayed there for a wedding and it was the perfect house for our needs. So close to everything in Southport and the amenities were great. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jolee M.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jinni H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Since there are no closets available for guest, hang hooks on back of doors and/or have luggage racks available. There was no toiletries in upstairs bathroom. Reword room/beds available. We thought we'd get a room with 2 double beds not a trundle bed that adults have to climb over.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faron D.

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

Wonderful!!!

Beautiful place!!! Great place for both adults and children. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

Great place to stay!

We enjoyed our stay at Crazy Birds so much that we wanted to make it our permanent home. The house was clean and comfotable and had everything we could possible need!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

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

Girls' 50th Getaway

Enjoyed your townhome very much! Loved the location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug G.

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

Perfect getaway

We enjoyed the views and the ease of walking to all the restaurants. The game room was fun for all too!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Darrell W.

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

Southport

We enjoyed our stay in Southport.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Very comfortable and roomy.

Beautiful,fully equipped
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

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

Clean & comfortable

Great location and very comfortable place in Southport. Close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Dianne B.

Very nice property very comfortable

Met all our needs. Great house felt at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

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

Great

Great house - great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022