Title: Prickly Pear Cottage, Upper Unit - 3 bedroom charmer on south Wrightsville Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Prickly Pear Cottage, Upper Unit - 3 bedroom charmer on south Wrightsville Beach Cottage in Wrightsville Beach, steps from Wrightsville Beach ## Photo gallery for Prickly Pear Cottage, Upper Unit - 3 bedroom charmer on south Wrightsville Beach ![Terrace/patio - Prickly Pear Cottage, Upper Unit - 3 bedroom charmer on south Wrightsville Beach (Wrightsville Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106570000/106569900/106569860/643e5d0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Prickly Pear Cottage, Upper Unit - 3 bedroom charmer on south Wrightsville Beach (Wrightsville Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106570000/106569900/106569860/bd7061cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Prickly Pear Cottage, Upper Unit - 3 bedroom charmer on south Wrightsville Beach (Wrightsville Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106570000/106569900/106569860/8fb642b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Prickly Pear Cottage, Upper Unit - 3 bedroom charmer on south Wrightsville Beach (Wrightsville Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106570000/106569900/106569860/dac14652.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Prickly Pear Cottage, Upper Unit - 3 bedroom charmer on south Wrightsville Beach (Wrightsville Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106570000/106569900/106569860/d002290c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Prickly Pear Cottage Upper Unit is the perfect base camp for a memorable beach vacation. With its original yellow pine hardwood floors, brand new kitchen, and updated bathroom, this welcoming cottage exudes a laid-back vibe just across the street from Wrightsville Beach. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Prickly Pear Cottage, Upper Unit - 3 bedroom charmer on south Wrightsville Beach Discover the beauty of Wrightsville Beach from this welcoming 3-bedroom cottage. Step inside and feel instantly at home in this awesome property. With 2 queen beds and 1 full bed, it's perfect for a superb getaway with friends or family. Located in the sought after south end of Wrightsville Beach, the cottage, built in 1947, is a good representation of old Wrightsville of yesteryear. The house sits amongst beautiful custom homes yet has a very laid back vibe on the south end just across the street from the beach. It is steps away from public beach access ‘41’ and a quick walk to the lazy beaches of Banks Channel. This unit has been completely renovated and is the perfect base camp for a memorable beach vacation. Welcome to The Prickly Pear Cottage Upper Unit, named after the native cactus that inhabits the beautiful barrier islands of this part of North Carolina and is easily visible at the beaches across the street. It is the upper level unit of a duplex cottage, and it is steps away from public beach access '40' & '41'. In the other direction and easy walk lies the Oceanic Restaurant & Bar, Sundays Cafe/Bakery Shop, and South End Surf Shop. On many mornings and evenings, you can hear the sound of the ocean waves as you enjoy the beach breeze with a cup of coffee or a cocktail on the porch rockers. This unit, with the original yellow pine hardwood floors throughout, has been completely renovated with a brand new kitchen and updated bathroom. The home was carefully restored in a manner to reflect the historic nature of this beach cottage as one of the first of its kind on the south end of Wrightsville Beach Island. After a long day at the beach or on the water, there is an outdoor shower to rinse off, a relaxing porch to have a drink and take in the sea breeze, and a cozy living room area and bedrooms to unwind. Rates are better than most hotels on the island plus you get the luxury of having separate bedrooms and your own spacious, well appointed kitchen, living room, and outdoor wraparound porch! No need to worry about parking as there are your own parking spots in the driveway. Park your car and you may not need to use it again for the rest of your trip. The lower unit, which has also been listed on VRBO for the 3 previous years, currently hosts two longer term tenants. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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 ## About the area South End, a neighbourhood in Wrightsville Beach, is home to this cottage. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Trask Coliseum or Legion Stadium. [Visit our Wrightsville Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wrightsville-Beach.dx10483) [View more Cottages in Wrightsville Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wrightsville-Beach-Cottages.d10483-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=34.1854,-77.80951&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yutoEld%7CyM%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40S%40Q%40S%40QBS%40Q%40QBQBQBSBQBQDQBQDQDQBQDODQFQDOFQFODOFQFOFOFOHOFOHOFMHOHMHOHKHOHMJMHMJKJMJKHMJKJKLIJKJKJILKJILILILIJGLILILELINGLGLELENGLELENELENCNCLENCLANCNANCLCN%3FNCNAN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40LBN%3FNBLBN%40NBN%40LBNDNBLBNDLDNDLDLFLDNDLFLFLHLDLHLHLFLHJHLHLJJHLHJJJJJHJJJJJLJJJLHJJLHLHLHNJJHNHNFLHLFNHNFNFNHNFNFPDNFNDPFNDPDPDNDPDPBPDPBPBPBPBRBPBPBP%40P%40R%40PBR%3FP%40R%40P%3FR%40P%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FRAP%3FRAPAP%3FRCPARAPARCPCPCPCPCPCRCPEPCPENERENEPEPGNENGPENGNGPINGNGNINGNILGLINILKLINILILKJILKJKJKLKJKLKHKJKHMJKHMHMJKHMHMFMHMFMFMHMFMDODMFMDMDODMDODMDOBOBMDO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%40MBO%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FO%3FOCOAMAOCOAOCMAOEMCOCOEMEOEMEMEOEMGMEMEOGMIMGMGMIKGMIMIMKKGMKKKKIKKMIKMKKIMKKKKKMIKKMIMIOIMIMIMIOGMIOGOIOGOGOGQGOEOGQGOEOGQEQEOCSEOEQCQEQCSCQCQCQCQAQASCQASAQASAQ%3FQAS%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rpwEOx-z6wk6k4EkO2o2WV8pcEU=) Wrightsville Beach, NC ### What's nearby - ![Wrightsville Beach which includes general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066253/6d358e96-3964-4597-8eb5-bece01ff4fc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wrightsville Beach 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![This pier makes for great sunrise photos. $2 to walk out onto it but totally worth it. Lots of avid fishermen to entertain you AND they sell beer and other beverages to carry out there with you. The Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach is a great area to visit with numerous excellent breweries and many great restaurants. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10483/21767ec3-afa5-4ff7-8a71-ee0402fce88f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Johnnie Mercer's Pier 6 min drive \- 2.9 miles - ![FFHFRM The University of North Carolina at Wilmington campus, North Carolina, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066247/569d1cc6-a700-40ad-a8bd-5c24f1738d73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of North Carolina at Wilmington 11 min drive \- 6.2 miles - ![BJR9AT View of Carolina Beach Boardwalk, Carolina Beach, North Carolina USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621560819995/7f893ea0-df35-47ee-8cba-0a79140afac3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Carolina Beach Boardwalk 35 min drive \- 22.3 miles - South End Surf Shop 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles ### Getting around - Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) 23 min drive ### Restaurants - Oceanic 8 min walk - Dockside Restaurant & Bar 6 min drive - Bluewater Waterfront Grill 6 min drive - Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill 3 min drive - Poe's Tavern 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Prickly Pear Cottage, Upper Unit - 3 bedroom charmer on south Wrightsville Beach pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Prickly Pear Cottage, Upper Unit - 3 bedroom charmer on south Wrightsville Beach? ### What time is check-out at Prickly Pear Cottage, Upper Unit - 3 bedroom charmer on south Wrightsville Beach? ### Where is Prickly Pear Cottage, Upper Unit - 3 bedroom charmer on south Wrightsville Beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Prickly Pear Cottage, Upper Unit - 3 bedroom charmer on south Wrightsville Beach Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt G. 6 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great beach stay for small group Very tidy, cozy spot close to the beach. Would definitely recommend! ##### Matt G. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth K. 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Such a cute home! Very close to the beach access! Perfect for a Wilmington weekend! ##### Elizabeth K. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marjorie M. 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect cottage for family to celebrate Hoggard High School graduation. We loved the cottage - inviting, comfortable, and spotless!Beds quite comfortable and porch the best! Spent many morning and evening hours there.Everything was wonderful so no complaints at all. A suggestion that it would be nice to have one more bathroom, although the outside shower was helpful. A great stay ad would book again! ##### Marjorie M. 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