Southport Live Oak Cottage - Vacation rental home in Southport, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

This home is new construction (2020) with upgraded furnishings! It is surrounded by handsome Live Oak trees and is on a peaceful street only a pleasant seven-block walk to Waterfront Park and all the great eateries and stores that historic Southport has to offer. NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE BEACH!! It is on the Cape Fear River and Intercoastal Waterway, with marvelous vistas across the river. If you want to walk to the beach, this home is not for you!
The home has three bedrooms plus a study, making comfortable private sleeping for eight guests. The Master Suite has a king bed, Bedroom 2 has a queen bed, Bedroom 3 has twin XL beds, and the Study includes twin trundle beds (best for the kids). One of our most frequent comments is how comfortable our beds are!
Double front porches make for calming and socializing. A huge Rec Room features an 8' slate bed pool table!
Generous (65") T.V.s are located in the Family Room and the Rec Room. YouTubeTV is included for your viewing.
Within simple walking distance of Southport's famed downtown area, a fifteen-min. drive of gorgeous white sand beaches, and with all the comfort offered in this home, you'll have a amazing vacation here!

About the Area

Southport is home to this vacation home. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kure Beach and Carolina Beach. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

2 total pets

How to get the best Southport vacation home experience:

Find your best deal:

• Book your vacation rental as early as possible. Rental schedules usually become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many groups book their Summer rental homes during Christmas and Thanksgiving gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• June, July, and August are high season in Southport. To get the best value, consider shifting your group's vacation to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and even October offer excellent weather, fewer crowds, and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the high season. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective vacation rental company or host whether your family qualifies for a special promotion or discount.
• Property managers often offer guests an option to add vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which usually will cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed vacation time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for additional information.
• Look for your local Wilmington, NC area magazine upon arrival. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great information, travel guides have discounts for nearby tours, shops, and attractions.

How to select the best rental in the Wilmington, NC area:

• Select a group lead, select your vacation dates, and select a maximum budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family requires. Southport Live Oak Cottage has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed types is generally accessible online. If not, reach out to the property owner before booking the vacation home. Note that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• Are you bringing the family pet? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your rental agreement! Pet fees or costs could be applied to your contract.
• Looking for unique amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters for amenities. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. Confirm all necessary amenities are available and included before booking

Advice for your stay:

• Be sure you get the host's contact number and entry/exit procedures for your . We recommend storing the host's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Lock your rental while you are away. Protect your property!
• To ensure that damages are not linked to your stay, inspect the rental for any problem areas when you arrive. Get in touch with the rental manager immediately to report your findings. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having a record of issues and contact attempts will be very helpful.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay more pleasurable. You'll magnify your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors can be an incredible source for finding the best local beaches and restaurants.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Locals can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to go for the best drinks, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for shopping?
• Just before checking out, complete a final walk-through to make sure you didn't leave anything behind. Remember to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Walk through the rental a final time and scan for any damage. We advise inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can. If the host isn't available, ensure that you take pictures of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your group have a terrific stay? Many rental managers make it easy for travelers to provide comments. If your rental property and/or host was wonderful, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was out of order and they failed to correct it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make it a point as part of your comments.