Title: Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina Family-friendly fun on the beach, with outdoor pool ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18994300/18994250/cc7a1153.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18994300/18994250/a42cdd57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18994300/18994250/4f898243.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18994300/18994250/09c4bed7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18994300/18994250/67173d9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 132000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Beach view - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace ## 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. ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78500000/78495500/78495497/f3e0d29c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet-friendly\* Walk Everywhere\* Southport\* Gameroom\* Sleeps 10 Southport - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 44 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-26&endDate=2025-11-27&selected=78495497&PinnedHotelID=78495497&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70060000/70057400/70057391/7a83acc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wonderful Cottage - Only 3 Blocks From Downtown Southport Shops and Dining! 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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 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. ### We should mention A car is not required for transport 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 ## About the area ![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%7C33.91985%2C-78.02716&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HpBLCsMINY1oh2BWnO6ghQxBZZ4=) Southport, NC #### What's nearby - Southport Marina - 1 min walk - 0.0 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 - Oak Island Lighthouse - 17 min drive - 11.9 miles #### 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 162 8 - Good 20 6 - Okay 6 4 - Poor 4 2 - Terrible 5 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff M. 18 Jul 2025 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! ##### Jeff M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### karina 16 Jun 2025 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. ##### karina Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick C. 26 Apr 2025 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! ##### Patrick C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jolee M. 6 May 2024 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. ##### Jolee M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theresa L. 11 Aug 2024 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.. ##### Theresa L. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley R. 22 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls' 50th Getaway Enjoyed your townhome very much! Loved the location! ##### Ashley R. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kenneth M. 17 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Southport Nice place, walking distance from several restaurants ##### Kenneth M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward R., Round Hill, VA 1 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for our family The place was clean and as advertised. We loved the proximity to town and it's quiet location. My kids made great use of the bikes and the media room. The kitchen was well stocked and very up to date. We very much enjoyed our stay. ##### Edward R. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lora M. 24 Nov 2013 #### Great Place To Stay This is the perfect place to stay in Southport, NC! The property was very clean and the bed was incredibly comfortable. Nice surprises were the bicycles, the welcoming well stocked kitchen, and the fun personal decor. We highly recommend this location. It will exceed your expectations! ##### Lora M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randy F. 4 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding weekend We rented crazy birds for our daughter and her bridesmaids. The place was perfect for them and the hosts quickly addressed any items that we had questions on. It was a great stay! ##### Randy F. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachael A. 8 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect weekend getaway! We came by boat from Georgetown SC so was perfect location since right across street from marina and within walking distance of restaurants. Loved the house! Very clean! Great view from upstairs porch! ##### Rachael A. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy D., Charlotte, NC 6 Nov 2015 #### Lovely Beautiful home, excellent location. Top notch...everything. I cant say enough. ##### Nancy D. ### 8/10 Good #### Becky H. 11 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location #### No living/den space We we enjoyed our short stay. Property is nice however there is no living space to gather. Media room is small and is not a good space for adults or smaller children. ##### Becky H. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristie R. 5 Aug 2013 #### Loved Crazy Birds, Loved Southport My husband, 3 boys and I stayed at Crazy Birds and totally loved it! The home is decorated very nicely and we really enjoyed the small community it is in as well. All the neighbors we met were very friendly and our boys enjoyed having some other children to play with. Our favorite thing by the end of the week was riding our bikes...we rode our bikes more in the few days we were in Southport than we have in the last several years. There are lots of restaurants close by and the downtown area has lots of little shops to visit. We definitely plan to vacation in Southport again...thanks for making Crazy Birds available for us to enjoy! ##### Kristie R. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie C. 27 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another great stay Everytime I come to Southport there’s always a new experience! I was hoping to take my friends sailing, but it was very cold and cloudy. We opted to go into town and enjoy the shops. Our favorite was the wine shop, Wine Rack, where they had a relaxing atmosphere for sipping! Great spot you don’t want to miss for a girls weekend. We spent most of our time at the large gathering table in the kitchen, the large balcony just off the kitchen and at the fire pit in the evenings. The steam shower was the perfect place to thaw out after those cold days. I highly recommend! ##### Carrie C. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie C. 23 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easy getaway My husband and I decided to do a quick getaway with our 8 year old son before school started back and this was the perfect place for a quick trip. I was able to do a quick instacart delivery the night we got there for the basics but ate most meals out as mostly everything we wanted to do was walking distance. My son enjoyed everything with us, especially the dolphin views while we were eating at Edgewater 122, which I can’t say enough good things about! The house was beautifully decorated and the kitchen was definitely a high point with water views and what looks like some upgraded appliances. My only complaint was that it was too warm to use the fire pit on the back patio, but I guess we’ll have to go back in the cooler weather for that!!! Thank you Crazy Birds for a memorable weekend! ##### Carrie C. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather K., Fuquay Varina NC 8 Oct 2016 #### Wonder Girls weekend Beautiful, clean, nicely decorated house. The pictures do not do it justice. It feels much larger than it looks, and has so many personal touches that make you feel at home. The upstairs deck was my fave spot, as it got cooler in the afternoon and you could sit and watch the boats come in. The swinging hammock was a dream. It is a nicely appointed house. The house is very close to the water; just across from the Marina. It was the perfect place for a waterfront run in the morning. The master bedroom was SO comfortable and the master bedroom shower was a dream. It is walkable to couple fun restaurants. The walk may be too far for elderly or anyone with hip pain (like my Mom). We would definitely return there again. Hope to take my whole family back next time. ##### Heather K. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom H., Yoder IN USA 16 Aug 2017 #### Great vacation at Crazy Birds We had an awesome vacation while staying at Crazy Birds. The location of the house was close to the marina and easy walking distance to Southport. We walked to the pier daily and watched the locals fish for stingray, shark, etc. off the pier. It was fun to watch the ferry boat taking people to/from Bald Head Island and also the barges taking supplies to that island. We saw dolphin swimming in the river near the pier. Southport has a rich history to read about at the visitor's center and also on various informational stops along the river. There are many beautiful houses to look at as we did our daily walks or bike rides. We thought that it was strange that Crazy Birds didn't have an actual living room with a couch, chairs, etc. but once we were there for a few days, we understood that it was more important to have more bedrooms and bathrooms than a living area. We spent most of our time in the kitchen/dining area where there was plenty of room for all of us. The second floor deck/porch was also a popular place. The house was very clean and maintained. There was plenty of room for everyone. Crazy Birds is a great place to stay and we hope to stay there again on future trips. The owners are great to work with and very friendly. ##### Tom H. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Hana C. 18 Aug 2020 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Zero Stars Sadly, this property and our stay was nothing like we imagined and the lack of care and concern on the homeowner's part was grotesque. We arrived to a home that had not been cleaned (feces in the toilet, old food in the fridge and oven, wood chips and leaves all over the house, a bath tub full of sand, trash cans overflowing throughout the house including used sanitary napkins), contacted the property owners and were told that the cleaning crew would come in THE NEXT DAY at 9am. We were left without a place to stay and no appropriate accommodations at 5:45pm at night. While providing a refund for our stay the homeowner said that we were lucky to receive a refund, and that he was not required to provide us with such. To think that the homeowner did not have to/feel obliged to provide us a refund for a home that was uninhabitable is egregious. The whole experience from start to finish was horrendous and after months of planning our family vacation, one oversight by the property owner (which seemed to be of no great concern to him) ruined it all. I would not recommend this property. ##### Hana C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Malik D. 13 Aug 2025 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! ##### Malik D. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 3 Aug 2025 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/727a15da-722a-4f24-8303-aab5d89fe84d-1754241309973.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7fa22c21-a324-47d3-95e2-b73dd23faf6a-1754241314646.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/29948485-bcab-42f5-af6a-7980b665e5d2-1754241314858.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b079af14-6fb8-4877-a44a-0fed53d67cc2-1754241314212.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanetta D. 27 Jun 2025 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!! ##### Jeanetta D. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Priscilla A. 23 Jun 2025 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! ##### Priscilla A. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pat H. 14 Apr 2025 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! ##### Pat H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Kelly F. 25 Feb 2025 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### Very Disappointing Experience and Owner Charged Us for Electrician Visit I was going to give our stay 3 stars because it is conveniently located and while we had some disappointing things happen during our stay, we enjoyed Southport and were willing to overlook some of the oddities of the place. However, after having numerous issues with the kitchen appliances, the owner has decided to charge us for the electrician visit which they are claiming was caused by something we did. It all started with no water coming out of the kitchen faucet and after contacting the owners were told it's likely the batteries needing to be replaced. After running to the store and paying 32 for batteries (which they never offered to reimburse), we had a working faucet. That was just the beginning of the issues (no power to the dishwasher, garbage disposal button not operational) and after all of it, they charged us. In addition, there is no living area to speak of and from the online pictures this was not evident. There is the kids area which has block seating that is very hard to sit on and uncomfortable. Not to mention the carpet in that room was VERY dirty and we found a fake fingernail in the carpet making us wonder if it's vacuumed. There is not a single sofa to sit on so when hanging out and talking, we had to sit on the hard chairs in the dining room or squeeze into the uncomfortable kids room. There are plenty of options for places to stay in Southport so I would not waste your money staying here. ##### Kelly F. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025