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Historic 40s Beachfront Cottage w Wraparound Porch

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On the beach
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic 40s Beachfront Cottage w Wraparound Porch

Imagine rocking away on your covered, wraparound ocean front porch relaxing and watching the waves roll in. Best of all, you’re just steps to the beach! Enjoy an unforgettable vacation in this historic 5 bedroom, 3 bath single family ocean front cottage. Built in 1940, it has a blend of the traditional and the modern.

The main level features a nicely appointed open kitchen/living area - a great gathering place after a day in the sun. Enjoy dining in the cozy, outside enclosed porch. Two bedrooms and 1 bath are on this level with the bath being accessed from 1 bedroom and from the porch area. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths.

Centrally located, it’s easy walking distance to grocery, shops and restaurants in downtown Wrightsville Beach. Many families have returned to this cottage for a vacation get-away. Come experience Wrightsville Beach the way it used to be!

Outside Shower. Parking for 2 to 3 cars in the driveway; there are 2 additional parking passes issued for on street parking for a total to accommodate 5 vehicles. Occupancy: 12. No Smoking. Pet Policy: Dogs welcome with a nonrefundable fee that is charged per pet. Maximum of 2 dogs per reservation.

Bryant Real Estate, established in 1952, is a professionally operated firm that is licensed in North Carolina and hired by the property owner to manage “W283 – Chequers” as a vacation rental.

Property manager

Bryant Real Estate

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony or patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Whale watching nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

231

About the neighborhood

Map
Wrightsville Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Wrightsville Beach - 1 min walk
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 10 min walk
  • Wrightsville SUP - 15 min walk
  • Wrightsville Beach Museum of History - 3 min drive
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oceanic Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bluewater An American Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shark Bar And Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dockside Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic 40s Beachfront Cottage w Wraparound Porch pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic 40s Beachfront Cottage w Wraparound Porch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic 40s Beachfront Cottage w Wraparound Porch?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic 40s Beachfront Cottage w Wraparound Porch located?

Nestled on the beach, this Wrightsville Beach vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Wrightsville Beach and Aussie Island Surf Shop. Johnnie Mercer's Pier and Wrightsville SUP are also within 15 minutes.

Historic 40s Beachfront Cottage w Wraparound Porch Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 57 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Brian N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location - tired house
Bryant was very helpful, but in the end, this property is really bad. It was dirty (baseboard and other areas with dirt), paint is peeling everywhere, original windows that will not open (or stay open), and just not a very nice property. We were very disappointed, and would not recommend this property at all.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B., Raleigh

Liked: Cleanliness
Will return
This place is pretty magical. No frills but well maintained. The porch is hard to beat. Already looking forward to our return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Claire C.

Great Place, Some Improvements in Order
I have a love of old beach houses. This one was absolutely perfect for location and ambiance. It is in need of some minor updates but overall the experience was great. I was happy to see a washer and dryer on site but they are small and pretty old. Some of our clothes came out with "burn" marks. I loved all the rocking chairs on the porch but at least one was coming apart and made it unsafe. The furniture was comfy, but really worn out. All else was really great. Just can't beat the location and the number of rooms and spaces for people to hang out was really really great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter C., Blacksburg

Lots of real estate, lacking in amenities.
Can't beat the location or the floorplan. Wish I had built my house from these specs. Lots of room, spaced well for privacy and for overall use, including the bathrooms with an upstairs jack & jill bath besides the private master bath. However, for the smallest investment, this place could be a wonder find, if the investment company cared. The property lists on Zillow as over 3 million, and they have little incentive to improve your stay. What you will probably want but won't have are chairs for the beach, a beach umbrella, some beach towels, a toaster oven with the burner that works on the top side, slippers because the floors are pretty filthy, and even just a few more dishtowels. They provide exactly one. The wash machine also stained our clothes, so don't bring your favorite shirt. Despite its draw of an ideal location and fabuous front porch, there are other places that might suit your fancy just as well. If you are not driving and bringing all your beach paraphanalia, you will be out of luck and out of quite a few more dollars supplying your own.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Too short
Loved our visit but too short.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Home!
We loved staying at this beach cottage! There was plenty of space for our family, and the number of bathrooms and bedrooms made it perfect for our family. You cannot beat the location-the beach access is terrific, and the cute shops and restaurants are right down the street. Wonderful place to stay- we will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spacious cottage
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Perfect size for the 8 of us and excellent location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Back in the day merges with the modern life here.
If you're looking for lush accommodations, high rise views and 60" TV screens pass on this one. BUT...if you're looking for the Wrightsville Beach LIFE as it was intended, this this your spot! The stuff in the kitchen works, you DO NOT HAVE TO LUG STUFF UP three flights of stairs, if you want food and drink it's a super easy walk, if you dig clear-clean water to swim in, and if you enjoy surrounding yourself with real NC history, book this cottage. The beds are numerous and comfortable. The wrap around porch entices reading, board games, discussion, and just sitting there to enjoy what life is really meant to be on my beloved Wrightsville Beach. Have a Surfer Dog (add slaw) at Trolly Stop, have Pina Colda at The Oceanic, take home some chicken salad from Robert's Grocery...it needs to be on the NC historic record, and grab something that was receltly swiming at King Keptune's. There's also late night fun at Red Dog's ALL WITHIN WALIKING DISTANCE.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chandler A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best location
This cute vacation home was perfectly located on the beach and a few streets down from bars and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey Rue W., Wilmington NC USA

Classic Wrightsville Beach cottage - Oceanfront
This historic cottage is in the best location on the island within easy walking distance to shops/restaurants. It feels more private being oceanfront but views are partly obstructed by berm. Full ocean views are from upstairs bedrooms with very comfortable beds. The heat/ac worked well and water pressure good. My complaint is that there are not enough places to sit - recommend a larger dining table on porch and updating living room seating and furniture. The artwork was impressive and we enjoyed being there very much. Would book again in future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location!
If we had been any closer to the water, our feet would have been wet. Fantastic location, not just for its location right on the beach, but also for its convenience to all of the nightlife, shops, restaurants, and attractions in Wrightsville Beach. The house is older than the newer ones around it, but it did NOT lack for amenities, cleanliness, or comfort. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Sarah w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location; tight fit
I love an old school beach house, especially one on the beach! House had some charm but for our group, it didn’t quite work. Too cold to get much use out of porch so fitting 3 families into 1 living room with 1 couch wasn’t great. Kitchen also cramped and no indoor dining space. Deck is a bit crumbly and ready to give you some splinters. Didn’t like renting through Vrbo but getting passed to a rental company and having to fill out more contracts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Alex H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Deceptive
charged for a pet. No pet was there. Charged for damage fee. Nothing was damaged. Charged for parking passes and was not told specifically to return them at a cost of $300/pass. all in all, very unsatisfactory.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving stqy
Everything was fine we love this property the only problem we encountered with that there was no light over the stove and the clothes dryer did not work. We would stay again if the dryer is fixed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heli Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachy cottage
The location is great and the house is large and comfortable. Plenty of room for everyone inside and out on the porch. Light and bright upstairs. Only thing missing was a grill which would have been useful since the kitchen is tired. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Lily S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Perfect location but grimy house!
The location and amount of rooms was great but the house was dingy and gross. The bathrooms were grimy and the kitchen had dirty dishes in the pantry. The coffee maker and dryer both both. The handle for the freezer popped straight off. The house needs to be updated and cleaned properly!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

salim a.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great family fun
Location was excellent. Plenty of room and beds. We had no problem with this old house but it needs some maintenance and cleaning.

2/10 Terrible

Andrea B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Worst experience ever
Check in 4 pm Friday. check out 10 am Sunday. Refrigerator warm upon arrival. Had to buy coolers to preserve our food. Repaired Sat. afternoon. Only 1 burner working on stove out of 4. Couldn’t cook. Fixed Sat night. Main shower upstairs completely clogged. Repaired Sat evening. One bed soaked with urine upon arrival. Never fixed. Someone had to sleep on couch. Dryer broken. Never fixed. One trash can outside full when we arrived. Three repair people in our place when were literally there less than 42 hours. Had to call property management 4 times. Not how you want to spend your vacation. Awaiting word from property management regarding refund. I have never complained about any place I have stayed. Highly disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020