Coastal Retreat Minutes from the Beach/Oak Island and Historic Southport - Vacation rental home in Southport, NC

4BR, 3BA St. James gated home with fast access to Historic Southport (7 mins) and Oak Island (10 mins). Guests also have access to the Beach Club, Pool, and Restrooms. Walk in the door to a private, coastal getaway that provides an open concept with the Great Room, Entertainment Den, Kitchen, Dining, and Sun Room within view of each other! The Sun Room leads to an outdoor patio, with dining patio set that seats 6, with a water view for a meal and relaxation after a day at the beach.

USA Today named Southport as one of the 10 Finest Coastal Modest Towns and Coastal Living named Southport as one of its Top 10 "America's Happiest Oceanside Towns." The cozy, historic town has a walkable shopping district with boutique stores, many cafes, spectacular waterfront eateries, and some of the best places to grab a drink, listen to live music, and catch the sunset on the water. The Waterfront Park on the Cape Fear River offers a front row seat to the best sunrises and ability to savor watching passing ships on their way to the Port of Wilmington.

Southport has simple ferry access to Bald Head Island and Kure Beach, which is also home to the NC Aquarium at Fort Fischer. You're only a 40 min. drive to historic Wilmington and 1 hour and 15 mins. from Myrtle Beach, SC. Feel complimentary to ask for more detailed information on the best eateries, bars and area activities.

Step inside the front door to a welcoming Foyer that opens up to a impressive, open concept, coastal decorated home that will put your mind at ease! From the Foyer, you'll appreciate the abundance of light that pours in from the front to back of the home and has full view of the Great Room, Entertainment Den/Room, Kitchen, Dining Area, and Sun Room. The Great Room has a huge, comfortable couch, 3 cozy chairs, and a fireplace to kick back and enjoy a TV show or movie after a long day at the beach and pool. The TV is connected to an Amazon FireStick for streaming TV shows (YouTube TV), movies (Netflix) or anything else you prefer. Just off the Great Room is an Entertainment Den/Room that works great as a separate kids hangout area, which includes a huge sectional couch, TV, and doors that can be closed. From the Great Room, you can step into the completely equipped Kitchen that has a sizable island that includes 4 stools to enjoy a drink or snack. The Kitchen also includes a pantry with ample storage for all of your groceries, an oven/stove, and enormous, french door refrigerator. Just off the Kitchen is a roomy Dining Area that seats 6 and has a amazing view to the private, wonderfully landscaped backyard. Once the family has finished a delicious dinner, head out to the Sun Room through the door (off Dining Area) or accordian style slider (off Great Room) for dessert, drink, or game time. This room has 2 cozy chairs and a couch, with sliding windows that can be opened to take in those coastal breezes. If you're looking to get some additional fresh air, head outside from the Sun Room to the fenced backyard and Patio that includes a patio set (seating 6) and 2 additional adirondack chairs for taking in the water vistas and listening to wildlife in the distance.

When winding down for the day, you'll rest painless knowing that 3 of 4 bedrooms are on the main level, providing ease of access for all! Down the hall from the Kitchen, you'll find the private and cavernous Master Bedroom, that includes a King Bed and coffered ceiling. You'll also enjoy a sizable Master Bathroom with tiled shower, large bathtub, and his and her closets for all your belongings. On the opposite side of the home, you'll find 2 Guest Bedrooms that are separated by a hallway and shared bathroom that includes a shower/bath tub combo. Guest Bedroom 1 provides a Queen Bed with a calming and handsome water view. Guest Bedroom 2 provides two Twin Beds and is great for a kids getaway. When heading down another hallway off the Kitchen and up a set of stairs, you'll find Guest Bedroom 3, which functions as a private 2nd Master Bedroom due to it's own full bathroom and spacious layout. This room includes a Queen Bed and Desk, which is a great space for those that may work remotely and need to join a meeting or two. Wrapping up the main level, you'll also find a laundry room that leads to a 2 car, attached garage.

Going to the beach? We've got your covered! We provide the following beach gear to make your experience more enchanting:
• Beach Bag
• Sun Canopy
• Beach Cart
• Boogie Boards (1)
• Coolers (3)
• Beach Chairs (6)
• Sports Equipment: Frisbee, Volleyball, Bocce Ball, Football, Paddle Ball

We also provide the following items to make your stay more delightful:
• Totally Equipped Kitchen
• Grille
• Bed Linens
• Bath Towels/ Wash Cloths

St. James is a private, gated community that has many things to offer for your family:
• Marina (walkways and access to Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway)
• Waterway Park (walking trail, bocce court, playground, pier/dock w/ kayak launch and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway vistas)
• Woodlands Park (walking trail, fishing, amphitheatre)
• Walking/Bicycle trails throughout the community
• Fishing ponds throughout the community

**Note: Guest do not have access to the St. James clubs, pools (except Beach Club pool), or sports amenities. Those are reserved for members and their families only.

You'll also find the following attractions inside and outside the local area:

Southport (Downtown - 3 miles):
• Waterfront Park (vistas of the Cape Fear River and Oak Island)
• Yacht Basin (waterfront eateries and bars)
• Southport Marsh Walk (pier with vistas of the Cape Fear River, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway)
• Southport Marina (vistas of boats and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway)
• Moore Street Market (Clothing, Décor, Food, Drinks, Ice Cream)
• Ft. Fisher/Southport Ferry (travels to NC Aquarium at Ft. Fisher and Kure Beach)
• Bald Head Island Ferry (travels to Bald Head Island)
• Tennis Courts (downtown)
• Smithville District Park (Pickleball, tennis, baseball, walking trails)

Oak Island (3 miles):
• Oak Island Lighthouse (Caswell Beach)
• Oak Island Jungle Golf (Putt-Putt)
• Oak Island Golf Club (18 hole golf course)
• West End (great spot for sunset vistas)

Wilmington (35-40 min. drive)
• Historic District (historic homes)
• Greenfield Park (walking trails)
• Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park (waterpark, arcade, go-karts)

Ocean Isle Beach (30-35 min. drive)
• The Swamp Park (zip lines, ropes course, ATV tours, swamp tours)

Myrtle Beach (1 hr. 15 min. drive)
• Broadway at the Beach (Wonderworks, Grandiose Prix, Ropes Courses, Zip Line, Helicopter Rides)
• Myrtle Waves (Waterpark)
• Shark Wave Park 845 (inflatable obstacle course on water, water skiing course)
• Radical Ropes Adventure Park (zip lines, ropes course)