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Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport!

Vacation home in Southport with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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TV, DVD player
In the heart of historic Southport, Birdsong Cottage offers a charming retreat. Stroll to quaint antique stores and chic boutiques or unwind at Oak Island Beaches, just 10 minutes away. With its convenient location and serene setting behind the main house through a garden gate and path.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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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.

Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport!

Birdsong Cottage is set back behind the 114 W. West St main house and accessed through a side garden gate and path.

The cottage is ideally situated in the heart of historic Southport - a short walking distance to all of the quaint antique stores, chic boutiques, and laid-back riverfront seafood restaurants and bars.

The Oak Island Beaches are 10 minutes away. Bald Head Island and the beaches of Pleasure Island: Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Fort Fisher are just a 20 minute ferry ride from Southport. The ferry is 6 minutes from the cottage.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
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, a first aid kit, and 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
Property Registration Number 601192687

Property is also known as

Private Garden Cottage Located Heart Historic Southport House
Private Garden Cottage Located Heart Historic House
Private Garden Cottage Located Heart Historic Southport
Private Garden Cottage Located Heart Historic
Private Garden Cottage Located Heart Historic Southport House
Private Garden Cottage Located Heart Historic House
Private Garden Cottage Located Heart Historic Southport
Private Garden Cottage Located Heart Historic
Private Located Heart Historic

About the neighborhood

Map
Southport, NC

What's nearby

  • The Clubs at St. James - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Waterfront Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Southport Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Old Brunswick County Jail Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishy Fishy Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Pub Of Southport - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Locals Family Diner - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Oliver's on the Cape Fear - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Frying Pan - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport! located?

Situated in Southport, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Franklin Square Gallery and The Clubs at St. James. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitors' Center are also within 10 minutes.

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Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 230 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JOHN E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very comfortable and private.We love the proximity to the quaint downtown and surrounding restaurants.The welcome package was also a pleasant surprise!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

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

Weekend getaway

Great location! Walking distance to the water, places to eat and go shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Wonderful

Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Izzy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect getaway!! It was right in town. Felt very private and Kelly was the perfect host. I loved the garden and the interior of the house. I also loved the full kitchen. 10/10 would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Great Stay!

Kelly was a great host! Very easy to communicate with. The house was clean and tidy, comfortable for two and felt so private. Thank you for the amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curt S.

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

Tarpon trip

Everything was spot on! Great host and cute cottage! Thank you! Will look forward to staying with you in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely cottage just right for my husband and I for a few night’s stay. Right near the main road in Southport in walking distance to everything. Cottage was clean and comfortable and wonderfully decorated. Kelly is lovely and treated us to a welcome basket. Definitely a 5 star Vrbo !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad L.

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

Great Stay

We came for our 10th anniversary, my wife and I.Kelly was great to work with. Great communication, great introduction on our first day, just a great overall host.Not only did we enjoy our stay, but we can't wait till we get to make the trip back. Hopefully sooner than later.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy K.

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

Fantastic!

An amazing place to stay! Communication was fantastic, check in was quick and simple, and the location is great! Very clean and inviting. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is perfect. Beautiful, comfortable, and perfectly located. Everything we could possibly need was available, both in the cottage and in the neighborhood! Thanks for making this such a welcoming place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeline M.

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

Wonderful Place!

This was the perfect place to stay while on our anniversary trip to Southport for the weekend. It is close enough to walk to most things, yet private enough to enjoy some quiet time. The bottle of wine and cheeseboard were also such a sweet and generous touch. We will most definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

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

Heart of Southport

This property was the perfect place to stay for a few nights in Southport! Kelly met us at the gate and was lovely! We walked to all the shops, to fish on the piers, and to eat at restaurants. The cottage was very clean and updated. It’s the perfect place to stay when visiting the area! You won’t regret it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy and Jay S.

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

Great location, cute quiet and private cottage. Friendly, helpful owner!

Wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Anniversary weekend

Perfect spot for our anniversary weekend! The cottage was conveniently located to walk around the quaint town. We always love our trips to Southport!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope P.

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

Amazing Getaway Retreat

Enjoyable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

D G.

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

Cottage Getaway

Birdsong Cottage is absolutely charming. Exceeding our expectations in everyway. The cottage is within the heart of downtown Southport, and all the shops and restaurants it has to offer. The host was very accommodating and made our stay even more relaxing. Highly recommend Birdsong Cottage to anyone looking to visit the Southport area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Anniversary

Great stay. Everything was clean and comfortable. Beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Heaven on Earth!

Fantastic host, adorable cottage, walking distance to most everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOLEIGH P.

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

Amazing

This day was absolutely perfect. We were in town for the weekend, to visit friends, we rented a golf cart and made the most of it. The hostess was absolutely phenomenal pro providing everything that we need and then some beautiful. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Great place and location.

We enjoyed our stay and loved the place. The location was great to allow us to enjoy all the Southport Winterfest 2024 events. Place had everything we needed. Would recommend this place to anyone. Check it out!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole O.

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

Cottage stay

Everything about the property was great. The location was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Perfect location for single/couple

Very private and can walk to many (if not all) of Southport’s restaurants and shops. Spent anniversary with my wife. Cottage had all the amenities and hosts were excellent with communication and checkin. Looking forward to staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

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

Bird Song Cottage

We chose the cottage to celebrate our 50th anniversary and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. It’s just right for relaxing or strolling around the neighborhood. Great restaurants are only three blocks away and the waterfront is a terrific place to spend an afternoon! Bring your bikes and take a tour of the historic city of Southport. Traffic is not a problem and you can cover the entire area in a couple of hours. Kelly is very accommodating and even let us check in a little early. We will be going back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

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

Southport cottage

This wonderful cottage in the heart of Southport is extremely well furnished and charming. We very much enjoyed our three night stay in a super cottage and fun town!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

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

Excellence in Southport

Every aspect of this property- location, condition, amenities, communication with owner- was exactly as advertised. Easy walking distance to Southport visitor highlights. Worthy 5- star destination.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024