Title: Soundfront on Banks Channel with private pier and boat slips Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=36177685&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Soundfront on Banks Channel with private pier and boat slips Waterfront condo with water park and Hot tub ## Photo gallery for Soundfront on Banks Channel with private pier and boat slips ![Smart TV, DVD player - Soundfront on Banks Channel with private pier and boat slips (Wrightsville Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36180000/36177700/36177685/24c713ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Marina - Soundfront on Banks Channel with private pier and boat slips (Wrightsville Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36180000/36177700/36177685/8ba8f833.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Soundfront on Banks Channel with private pier and boat slips (Wrightsville Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36180000/36177700/36177685/db05054c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Soundfront on Banks Channel with private pier and boat slips (Wrightsville Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36180000/36177700/36177685/6430ce1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - Soundfront on Banks Channel with private pier and boat slips (Wrightsville Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36180000/36177700/36177685/13f22122.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Overlooking the serene Banks Channel, this lovely condo offers an open floor plan and comfortable living spaces. Enjoy shared access to a private pier for swimming, fishing or sunbathing, while taking in terrific views of the channel from both decks. The condo is fully furnished with essentials like sheets and towels. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire condo 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Soundfront on Banks Channel with private pier and boat slips Lovely 3 bedroom and 2 full bath condo, centrally located with views of Banks Channel. Total exterior renovation. You will have shared use of a private pier out front including a 25 ft boat slip (reservation required). There you can sunbathe, eat, fish or swim. It is a few minutes walk to town for groceries, shopping and dining. The condo has an open floor plan with kitchen, dining and living room (comfy sectional) so family can be together. There’s a King Bed in the master, Queen bed in 2nd and 3rd bedroom upstairs. Terrific views of Banks channel from the lower and upper decks. The condo is fully furnished, including sheets, bedspreads, bath towels, and beach towels. All you will need are your clothes and groceries. Sound and Ocean are just steps outside your front door. And there is a shared laundry room downstairs that has double stack front load washers and dryers. There are also plenty of beach chairs in the laundry room as well as storage for rafts, floats, coolers, boogie boards, surfboards, etc. This condo is pet-friendly for small dogs under 25 lbs. As the owner, I manage the property and live only minutes away so if there is anything you need, I will take care of it. All you have to do is call me (910-616-0484). I want this to be a wonderful vacation so that you'll want to come back again! Can rent other condos in the house if you have a large party or friends traveling with you (VRBO 340707 and VRBO 1877435) ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the condo: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Cobblestone flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Tennis - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76730000/76729100/76729026/e5ae62c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Panoramic view and amenities galore in Ocean Dunes Kure Beach - Sea view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 8.8 Excellent 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=76729026&PinnedHotelID=76729026&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54130000/54129900/54129876/6cd07c4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean view, community pool & dog friendly! 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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 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ## 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%7C34.20546%2C-77.79778&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sYDsQ_yzUDmejtFDYa4LHfGwfJM=) Wrightsville Beach, NC #### What's nearby - Wrightsville Beach \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Aussie Island Surf Shop \- 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Johnnie Mercer's Pier \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - South End Surf Shop \- 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Wrightsville SUP \- 3 min drive \- 1.2 miles #### Getting around - Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Oceanic - ‬20 min walk - ‪Dockside Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪Bluewater Waterfront Grill - ‬3 min drive - ‪Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - ‬5 min walk - ‪Poe's Tavern - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Soundfront on Banks Channel with private pier and boat slips pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Soundfront on Banks Channel with private pier and boat slips? ### What time is check-in at Soundfront on Banks Channel with private pier and boat slips? ### What time is check-out at Soundfront on Banks Channel with private pier and boat slips? ### Where is Soundfront on Banks Channel with private pier and boat slips located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Soundfront on Banks Channel with private pier and boat slips Reviews ## Reviews 10 ### 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 19 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam Z. 5 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay at WB Great location, close to beach and sound, enjoyed private sound side deck in evenings. Hosts were warm and welcoming. ##### Adam Z. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynette C. 26 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Beach Time Our family enjoyed our time in this beautiful vacation home. The property was lovely and so well equipped. Buffy and Steve were the most fabulous hosts available for our every need or question. The use of the boat dock allowed us to bring our boat. The location is excellent for walking to dinner and night life in Wrightsville beach. I highly recommend this property. Our family will be back!! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3aab14ab-17e3-4ece-8921-62a8d5aa37fa-1753534543248.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Lynette C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Molly M. 23 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location and loved the dock! This location can't be beat. It's very close to the restaurants and town. The best part of the stay was beautiful private dock and swimming beach. We spent many evenings there, at sunset. We also were able to bring our dog. Since dogs can't visit the beach, the dock was an important gathering place. We'd love to return and rent all three units! ##### Molly M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Betty H. 30 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Couldn’t be better! Actually the weather could have been better, but if Buffy had the power to change that, I’m sure she would. She responded quickly to all my questions before and after we booked the sound front unit, and provided everything we needed. The location is great—close to the beach and several shops and restaurants—and we loved the water view from both porches. Most of the sunsets were cloudy but still beautiful. We had a wonderful time! ##### Betty H. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chad B. 16 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 5 Star Worthy I cant say enough good things about not only this property but the owners as well who we had the opportunity to meet while we were there. This is a top notch rental in a great location with even better amenities. The sunsets from the dock are world class. We brought our 21' center console boat and docked it overnight. The communication was first class receiving a reply in minutes from Buffy. Wrightsville Beach is a busy place with many rental options. This rental, for our budget, could not have been a better choice. ##### Chad B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine L. 12 Aug 2015 #### Beyond Expectations! The unit was just as amazing as the photos indicate, and the surrounding views even more so. We were looking for a place where our young teenage sons could venture out on their own in a safe environment and this was it. It was a short walk to great restaurants and our daily intake of Trolley Stop hot dogs and Kohl's ice cream. Having the best of both worlds between the sound and ocean was a dream, and watching the sun set from the private dock was icing on the cake. The owners did not overlook one detail in making sure we had all we needed for a perfect vacation. We look forward to booking with you again. ##### Katherine L. ### 10/10 Excellent #### cathy p. 30 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful place! Absolutely loved our stay. Great location and perfect for our wedding week. The condo was exactly as described and we loved the private dock. We sat on the dock each day and into the evening-just perfect. Thank you Buffy and Steven! We loved meeting you and Lilly! ##### cathy p. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### bonnie w. 6 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation A Fabulous time ##### bonnie w. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### goerge r. 3 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home Away From Home Buffy is the best - attentive and responsive. We had a great visit and will return. The place was clean, the location is excellent, the dock/gazebo best on the island, easy walk to beach, restaurants, Roberts, and last but not least the Original Ice Cream Stand! ##### goerge r. Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eliza L. 4 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! Great location with easy access to the beach and the sound. Condo was clean and owner was very friendly and welcoming. We felt like we had everything we needed for the week. Would definitely stay at this rental again! ##### Eliza L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenn S., Wilmington, NC, USA 22 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect vacation. From check in to check out, our stay was exceptional! The condo is stocked well, super clean and in a beautiful location! ##### Jenn S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan W. 23 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Heavenly Everything was perfect! Beautiful accommodations, beautiful view, perfect location ##### Jan W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy B. 13 Aug 2017 #### Beautiful Condo with an Fantastic Location!!! This was my first time renting on VRBO and it was amazing!! The owner is wonderful and extremely helpful. She answered all my questions quickly, meet us when we arrived to give us all the local information and really wanted us to enjoy our vacation. The condo was clean, well cared for and exactly as described. The three bedrooms and two full bathrooms were perfect for my family of five. Plenty of space for everyone. She had chairs, boogie boards and beach umbrellas for us to enjoy on the beach!!! Location, Location, Location!!! Just a few steps to the beach and the inter coastal with your own pier to sit and enjoy!! Easy walking distance to restaurants, grocery store, ice cream stand and beach store. Including a nice two mile loop to run, jog or walk around. We had a great family trip!!! We would stay here again and highly recommend this condo!! ##### Tracy B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve and Buffy A. 2 Jun 2017 #### Beautifully decorated , very clean, gorgeous views of the water Best way to describe our visit is that it was fantastic, too short, and we will definitely be back next year!! ##### Steve and Buffy A. Stayed 7 nights in May 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer D. 28 Nov 2015 #### Wonderful Vacation!!! This is a premiere location for anyone who wishes to enjoy both the ocean and the sound front. Quiet and peaceful location, minimal traffic and very close to the attractions of the area. Very clean, comfortable and spacious home with many amenities. Highlights of our time at this unit included spending time on the private dock, reading on the back porch, and enjoying the beautiful sunsets. My children age 11 & 9, would say their high points were swimming in the ocean, fishing off the pier and walking down the street for ice cream cones every night! My brother lives local and was able to use the boat slip. Exploring the area by boat added a whole new dimension to our vacation. We hope to return this summer. ##### Jennifer D. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### laura b., Raleigh, NC 1 Aug 2015 #### Best vacation in years ! This property is fabulous! The view overlooking Banks Channel is mesmerizing and peaceful. The sunsets are amazing and the walk to the beach is easy! Easy walking distance to downtown Wrightsville Beach! Coffee, ice cream, donuts, good restaurants and bars if that is an interest. We rented kayaks, paddleboards and wave runners too! Sitting on the dock and swimming around was awesome also, just relaxing and what we all needed. Had family fly in from out of state, short drive to and from the airport which they LOVED! Stayed 2 weeks! Might stay longer next year! The owners, 2 of the nicest people I have ever met and really work to accommodate you and to make sure your stay is perfect! ##### laura b. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 30 Mar 2013 #### Dream Vacation Condo...Literally My wife, daughter, and I have stayed here several times. We absolutely love it!! The condo is tastefully decorated/furnished and well equipped. Location is perfect...walking distance to restaurants, shops, entertainment, etc but far enough away to have peace and quiet. The sunsets and waterviews are SO amazing. You can either relax and do nothing or enjoy the great surfbreak out front, run the "loop", rent bikes or a SUP from Aussie Island just around the corner, fish right off the dock or in the surf (shh dont tell but the bite is really good off the dock), and the list goes on. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 15 Feb 2012 #### Fantastic family rental! Best family vacation ever! The condo was a perfect size, had everything we needed plus the extras. Private pier, sound, floating dock, and ocean just steps away plus a leisurely walk to town. Wish we had booked it for 2 weeks and will definitely do that next year. We hope to get friends to book your other unit so we can all vacation together. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### lynne l., Roswell, GA 6 Feb 2011 #### sound front condo with caribbean flair My family so enjoyed our stay in this adorable condo, that we are repeat visitors this summer. Centrally located to restaurants, shopping, walking paths, and a quick walk to the beach, it is perfect for any family. The sound view is also a real plus, especially the evening sunset. The unit is beautifully furnished, with a well stocked kitchen. We would definitley recommend to our family and friends. ##### lynne l.