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

Family-friendly fun on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Terrace/patio
On the beach, beach towels
Marina
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
A firepit, a garden and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 132000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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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 PlayStation5 to Play Like Never Before, and built-in, custom-carpeted, stadium 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.

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 transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • 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
  • Snorkelling 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

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

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 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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Southport, NC

What's nearby

  • Southport Marina - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Waterfront Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Clubs at St. James - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Old Brunswick County Jail Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishy Fishy Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Pub Of Southport - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Locals Family Diner - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Oliver's on the Cape Fear - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Frying Pan - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina located?

Located in Southport, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Southport Marina and Franklin Square Gallery. The Clubs at St. James and Waterfront Park are also within 15 minutes.

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 198 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
This was hands down the most unsanitary and unkempt property I've experienced through Vrbo.com. The house is obviously beimg remodeled and should not have been made available. However, the obvious stains from sexual intercourse, non-working lights, missing door knobs and handles, used washcloth hanging over the door, pet hair and /or dust clumped across the headboard, false representation of amenities and just the complete disregard for the decent cleanliness was more than we could stomach. This home should not be on VRBO at present. We reached out to the owners and received NO reply. The pictures tell about half of the story. It would only allow 8. Stay away! Disgusting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

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

Crazy about Crazy Birds!

Very nicely equipped property (Big Green Egg, firepit, great bathrooms throughout, etc) with fantastic location-- we walked to dinners, into town, for coffee, and all along the waterfront drinking in the beauty of the area! It was cool to check-out high-end appliances like the SubZero fridge and Cove dishwasher too. Talked with the owners and know the Media Room renovation is under contract and we're excited to see that improvement-- we'll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanetta D.

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

Beautiful week, beautiful place and beautiful memories!

We stayed for a week with our family and our teens brought their friends. The accommodations more than met our needs, the beds were comfortable, the pillows were soft, the kitchen stocked with all kinds of spices and we loved the porches. Our teenagers did not complain once of being bored and we had 6 between the ages of 14 and 16. They didn’t even play on their phones until bedtime haha! The pool, walk to town, walk to marsh, fire pit and swing kept them busy and we spent so much time in together at the pool which felt private most of the time. We thought no living room would be a challenge, but the porches suited us all well! The host were fast to respond and compassionate as we had a few small challenges pop up. Two things to note the internet is a little slow if you need to work or write a college paper, but it is a vacation so we didn’t really care haha! Only the Owner Bedroom has a tv, again no problem our teens bought a projector and put movies on the white fence outside and watched with a the fire which was way better anyways. Great place, just do it, book the house and get ready for a great week! Thank you Patrick and Carrie for going above above and beyond for our family!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah C.

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

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

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

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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!

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

10/10 Excellent

Doug G., Knoxville

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

8/10 Good

Darrell W., Walunt Cove

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

Southport

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

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

Great

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location

It was perfect for what we needed. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023