Title: Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=24248439&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport! Holiday home in Southport with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport! ![Property grounds - Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport! (Southport)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24250000/24248500/24248439/ce71bbdc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport! (Southport)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24250000/24248500/24248439/79f3aab3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport! (Southport)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24250000/24248500/24248439/ca140487.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport! (Southport)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24250000/24248500/24248439/e77cd640.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player - Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport! (Southport)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24250000/24248500/24248439/a2858a30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen ## 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. ### 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 transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - 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 - Smoke-free property ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69210000/69206600/69206523/b2d8b40c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amazing water view in the heart of Downtown Southport - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 81 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=69206523&PinnedHotelID=69206523&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95420000/95419700/95419641/c2dcf5c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Water view condo overlooking Marina, with private deck Southport - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 62 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=95419641&PinnedHotelID=95419641&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34920000/34912900/34912893/f9f6e65f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Starboard at Captain's Bridge Southport - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 98 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=34912893&PinnedHotelID=34912893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90710000/90703000/90702989/59d1bdf2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Whiskey Bent Condo Southport - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 34 reviews £226 includes taxes & fees 15 Dec - 16 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=90702989&PinnedHotelID=90702989&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67680000/67676300/67676244/33d9bf84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relax & Unwind in Blue Haven! 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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 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 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 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 area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=33.91856,-78.01746&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ar%60nEbxd%7BM%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40Q%40Q%40S%40Q%40QBS%40Q%40SBQBQBQBQBQBQDQDQBODSDODQFQDOFODQFOFQFOFOFOFOHMHOFMHOHOHMHMHMHMJMHMJMHKJMJKJKJKJKLIJKJKLIJILIJILILGLILILELILGNGLELGLENELENELENCLCNENCLANCNCLANCN%3FNANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%3FNBL%40NBNBNBL%40NDLBNBNDLDNDLDLDLFNDLFLHLFLDLHLHLFLHJHLHJHLHJJLJJJJHJJJJJJJLHJJLJLHLHLHLJLFLHNHNHLFNHLFNFNFNHNDPFNFPDNDNFPDPDNDRBNDPDPBPBPBPBPBPBP%40RBP%40R%40P%40P%40R%40P%40P%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FPARAPARAPAPAPCPARCPCRCPCPCPCNEREPCNEPEPEPGNEPENGNGPENIPGLGPGLINGLININILGLKNILILIJKLKLIJKLKJKJKJKJKJMHKJMJKFMJKHMHMFMHMFMFMFMFMFODMFMDMDODMDODODMBOBMBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAO%3FOAOAOAMCOAOCMAOEOCMCOEMEOEMEOEMEMGMEOGMEMIMGMGMIMGMIKIMKKGMKKKKIMIKMKKKKKKKMIKKMIMKKIMIMIOIMIMIOGOIMIOGMGQGMGQGOGQEOGOEQGOEQEQEQCOEQESCOCQCQCQCSCQASAQCQAQAQASAQAS%3FQ%3FS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WXpCiU5t3KQ9YAP4Ul79ZU7059o=) Southport, NC #### What's nearby - The Clubs at St. James \- 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Waterfront Park \- 6 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Southport Marina \- 8 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Old Brunswick County Jail Museum \- 8 min walk \- 0.4 miles #### Getting around - Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 45 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Fishy Fishy Cafe - ‬7 min walk - ‪Locals Family Diner - ‬13 min walk - ‪The Pub Of Southport - ‬3 min drive - ‪Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room - ‬5 min walk - ‪Frying Pan - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport!? ### What time is check-in at Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport!? ### What time is check-out at Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport!? ### Where is Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport! located? ## Have a question? 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