Title: Candy Store House: Vintage-Wow! Historic Charm Meets Modern Flair Close to Shopp Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=27559940&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Candy Store House: Vintage-Wow! Historic Charm Meets Modern Flair Close to Shopp ## Photo gallery for Candy Store House: Vintage-Wow! Historic Charm Meets Modern Flair Close to Shopp ![TV, fireplace, books - Candy Store House: Vintage-Wow! Historic Charm Meets Modern Flair Close to Shopp (Southport)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27560000/27560000/27559940/5f9727c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, books - Candy Store House: Vintage-Wow! Historic Charm Meets Modern Flair Close to Shopp (Southport)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27560000/27560000/27559940/3c3f4540.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Candy Store House: Vintage-Wow! Historic Charm Meets Modern Flair Close to Shopp (Southport)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27560000/27560000/27559940/b8a923a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Candy Store House: Vintage-Wow! Historic Charm Meets Modern Flair Close to Shopp (Southport)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27560000/27560000/27559940/502fbebe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Candy Store House: Vintage-Wow! Historic Charm Meets Modern Flair Close to Shopp (Southport)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27560000/27560000/27559940/66fb08cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Candy Store House, a charming historic property on the National Registry of Historic Places, offers a unique retreat. Relax by the fireplace in the great room or unwind on the covered porch while watching tourists stroll by. With two TVs with basic cable and 200 mbs wireless internet, you'll find plenty to keep you entertained. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Candy Store House: Vintage-Wow! Historic Charm Meets Modern Flair Close to Shopp 1 Bedroom | 1 Full Bathroom | 1 Half Bathroom 1 King | 1 Twin Daybed | 1 Pop-up Trundle This vacation rental welcomes up to two dogs per reservation year-round. Stay in a renovated, charming historic property! The Candy Store House, a 1912 general store that sold candy, has a large great room with fireplace and TV featuring basic cable, eating area and open kitchen with gas range. Sleeping four is possible with the master bedroom's king bed and a separate room with a twin daybed and pop-up twin bed trundle. The master bath impresses with a clawfoot tub and shower with rainfall showerhead. There's an additional half bath, laundry area, desk and outdoor covered porch for watching the tourists go by. Relax with two TV's with basic cable, one Blu-ray player, 200 mbs wireless internet (bring your own streaming device) and a fenced-in yard. This unique home is great as a bridal suite for local weddings held at another downtown venue or a home base for couples and small families visiting Southport. Easily walk to the quaint downtown with its stores and restaurants. On the National Registry of Historic Places and featured in local magazines, we think you'll love the Candy Store House! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the sea ### Things to do - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property accepts credit cards On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 835 ## About the area Located in Southport, this holiday home is near the beach. Carolina Beach and Waterfront Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Carolina Beach Arcade. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby. [Visit our Southport travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Southport.dx9752) [View more Holiday homes in Southport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Southport-Private-Holiday-Homes.d9752-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.92100%2C-78.01664&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BpKp0E8o-HQV0R2SilBYvA_4jfU=) Southport, NC ### What's nearby - Old Brunswick County Jail Museum 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - The Clubs at St. James 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Waterfront Park 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Southport Marina 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles ### Getting around - Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) 46 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 6 min drive - Subway 5 min drive - Tengu Japanese Steakhouse 6 min drive - Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits 6 min drive - Locals Family Diner 14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Candy Store House: Vintage-Wow! 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[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan D. 7 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great experience ##### Ryan D. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Ken L. 22 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A little piece of Southport heaven Convenient location for walking around and enjoying the town of Southport. Cute little cottage lives up to its name of the Candy House. ##### Ken L. Stayed 38 nights in Nov 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Strep K., Southern Pines, NC 12 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Southport Candy Store An enjoyable place. Great for a couple and their pets. Very close to downtown. ##### Strep K. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff S. 26 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in #### Great little house for a couple. Easy access to down town Loved it. No need to do a key pick up if no key is involved. Text or email the code. ##### Jeff S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Lara B. 6 Jul 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Just terrible. It was cramped, awkward, dirty, and in need of some repairs. The shower is tiny and the shower head was miserable. The blue shag carpet is gross and smelly. The mattress is old and uncomfortable. The middle room should not be considered a bedroom as there is no privacy. Under the deck there is an old sink and leftover construction materials that were not suitable for our pets to be near. The entire thing felt like someone's DIY project rather than a professional, expensive, vacation rental. It was so awful we left a night early and will never return. Keep looking. There are other, lovely places to stay in Southport for less money. ##### Lara B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 14 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location The house is in a great location for walking throughout Southport ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marianne B. 9 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### fell in love loved the location of property, fell in love with the area, property was in a very quiet and safe area, neighbors were friendly loved the whole experience.. ##### Marianne B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Martin B. 20 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice experience Very comfortable house in a great location in Historic Southport. 15 Minutes from Oak Island Beaches. We'll be back again soon. ##### Martin B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia W. 3 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful! I cannot say how much we enjoyed our stay at the Candy Store House! Everything was just perfect and we hated to leave. The bed was so comfortable, the bathrooms nice and the kitchen well stocked. We were so comfortable and will look forward to coming back. ##### Cynthia W. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corinne D. 4 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent location in the perfect getaway town We couldn’t have asked for more for our quickly planned two-week reprieve from the northern snow and ice. Southport is beautiful in late March-early April with so many azaleas and other flowering bushes in full bloom. The Candy Store House rental was perfect for my husband and me and our dog. We were two blocks from the water and just a few blocks from shops and restaurants. We walked everywhere. Southport is a very sweet friendly town for people AND dogs of all ages. E spoke with so many genuinely nice people. Highly recommend this rental In this exceptional place. ##### Corinne D. Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynda M., Waynesboro, VA 2 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and fun place in Southport Loved my stay here. Great neighborhood two blocks to the water and downtown. The house was comfy with a huge kitchen, fireplace, and fun details. Only minor whine is that it could use some sharper knives in the kitchen. Would definitely stay here again and would wholeheartedly recommend. ##### Lynda M. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patty O. 22 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Southport Special Our first trip to Southport and our stay at the Candy Store house was simply delightful. The home is warm, inviting and very clean. The neighborhood is very friendly, safe and everyone we met on the block was helpful and lovely to chat with, and Southport folks like to chat, we loved that. We had plenty of space for the two of us and our goldendoodle pup. The kitchen was kitted out beautifully and while we had no use for tv - there was no direction to how to use it, which would have been helpful for the husband to see news, but the WiFi was excellent and we were connected to the world digitally just fine. The town is beyond quaint with its shops, restaurants and most of all sweet people. Almost everything was dog friendly, and quite affordable for a vacation spot. A huge shout out to Oliver’s, Fishy Fishy and Ivan’s for welcoming our pup with open arms. We absolutely fell in love with everything Southport and the Candy Store, and can’t wait to return. ##### Patty O. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Virginia C. 15 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We and Our dog lived it! Fun place to stay! Could walk to everything and eat at restaurants or cook in the great kitchen. Could let our dog out the door to run around in the fenced yard. It is great to have a bath and a half in a one bedroom cottage. We loved watching the renovation YouTubes. Quiet, yet close to center of town. A very unique place! ##### Virginia C. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa C., WV 30 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great location! The Candy Store house was quaint and knowing its history, it made even more special. It was the perfect size for my husband and the location was perfect with everything being within walking distance. The home had all of the amenities we needed and then some. Thank you for a wonderful stay. ##### Melissa C. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martha B. 27 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location! Location! Location! Fun and very easy. ##### Martha B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Dawn P., Blowing Rock, NC 23 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sweet getaway We celebrated our anniversary in Southport and loved the location of this property. Good walking, close to waters edge and all the shops in town. ##### Dawn P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### June J. 13 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### What a cute place. Great location! Great experience and will totally go back and stay again. Plus it's pet friendly. ##### June J. Stayed 3 nights in May 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Beth P. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in ##### Beth P. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ---