Pet friendly beautiful home w private backyard. Near many amenities & the beach! - Vacation rental home in Southport, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

FULLY ENCLOSED FENCED IN BACKYARD. In a calming friendly neighborhood, this home is ideally located & DOGS STAY COMPLIMENTARY (ONE modest dog allowed). A bigger dog will be considered for an additional fee. The handsome ocean beach is only 14 miles away, cozy intercoastal Southport with stores, eateries & museums 9 miles away, city of Wilmington on the Cape Fear River (ILM airport) 25 min away and Myrtle Beach an hour away.
A ferry ride from Southport will take you to Fort Fisher & a short drive will take you to Fort Anderson/Brunswick Town which has fascinating history. Brunswick Nature Park for a hike is a few miles away along with the gorgeous park and nature trail of Belville not far. The heartwarming river walk in Wilmington is an added additional to the many attractions of the city.
Nearby 18 hole golf courses, parks and a swimming beach, pickle ball, basketball courts, playgrounds, exercise center & disc golf are in the Boiling Spring Area.
Home offers beach chairs & pads, a entirely equipped kitchen, open front porch for coffee & sunsets, screen porch for meals and calming, backyard is very appealing for a picnic with camp grille, fire pit, yard games of horseshoes, bocce ball, etc.
So many options for a fabulous stay at our Carolina Sun! Thanks for checking us out!

About the Area

Located in Boiling Spring Lakes, this vacation home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Brunswick Nature Park and Alton Lennon Park, while Franklin Square Gallery and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are cultural highlights. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Strategies to get the perfect Southport rental experience:

Finding the best rental home value:

• To find the best value, try shifting your family's Cape Fear area trip dates to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and even October offer excellent weather, , and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the high season.
• Book your rental as early as possible. Rental schedules generally open a year in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many groups book their Summer rentals during Christmas and Thanksgiving gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property management company or host whether your family qualifies for a special rate.
• Property management companies typically offer their guests an option to purchase vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed trip time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for additional information.
• Many property management companies supply Cape Fear area area visitors guide magazines which include money-saving deals, either offered directly by local companies, or through a relationship with the property management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Narrow your rental Search:

• Begin by choosing the best vacation week and a max budget.
• Determine how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group needs. Pet friendly beautiful home w private backyard. Near many amenities & the beach! has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is commonly accessible on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, contact the host before booking the rental. Remember that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which usually includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• Visiting for a single event? Try a map search to locate nearby rentals.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. .
• If your group is bringing pets, search for a pet-friendly rental. Get details on breed, size, and type restrictions. Some property owners require additional pet deposits and fees.

Advice for a smooth stay:

• Take a copy of the owner's phone number and entry/exit procedures for your rental home.
• Note any issues with the property upon arrival, and immediately send them to the owner. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that are useful if there is a dispute.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, stereo or coffee maker. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief text message prevents lots of issues.
• Be respectful of your neighbors. Often times, surrounding homes are occupied by local residents. Respecting quiet hours and parking regulations reduces conflict and allows everyone to enjoy their day.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Locals can frequently point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to enjoy a steak with a view, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• Protect the owner (and your things!) by locking the rental when you are away, just like you would back home.
• Upon check-out, complete a final walk-through to confirm you did not forget any personal items. Make sure to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Walk through the rental a final time and scan for damage. We recommend inspecting the property with the property manager whenever possible. If the host isn't available, take video of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property owners rely on good feedback to inspire new bookings. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your review and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.