Spacious Oceanfront Home w Private Beach Access - Vacation rental home in Wrightsville Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 14
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Located among the dunes on the northern part of Wrightsville Beach is an handsome, comfortable, and convenient single-family home known as “Madras House”. This broad home offers three living levels which include 4 bedrooms, 4 and a half bathrooms, sweeping ocean vistas, a game room, private beach access, and so much more. Your family will be spinning vacation tales about this fabulous home for years to come!

The wide entry welcomes you into a roomy open living floor plan that is accented by ample natural light and spectacular ocean vistas. An open dining and kitchen area that features a second breakfast room for informal meals ensures ample seating for friends and family to gather. The well-equipped kitchen offers you a double stacked oven and a reverse osmosis water filtration for the purest water possible. Along with this are two fridges, a wet bar in the dining room, and a half bathroom for your guest’s convenience. The cavernous deck off the living room has handsome ocean vistas along with a covered area and what a great spot to take that afternoon nap in the shade.

The middle level of the home is the sleeping quarters. The spacious primary oceanfront suite has a sizable king size bed, sitting area that converts to a queen sleeper couch, and on suite bathroom that offers a soaker tub a zero-entry shower with grab bars. A close by guest suite offers two queen beds with a private bathroom. The third guest bedroom is furnished with a queen size bed and offers marvelous ocean vistas. Another guest bedroom with two twin beds is close by and neighbors the hall bathroom that serves the two guest rooms. Also on this floor is the laundry room (washer/dryer) with enormous counter space, cabinets, separate sink, and ironing board.

The top living level of “Madras House” is a phenomenal gathering space as it offers a sitting area with TV, a pool table, foosball table, and a sensational roof top deck where everybody will adore hanging out. There is a queen sleeper couch and a full bathroom on this level which helps it double as a sleeping area for bigger groups. A workstation, reading nook, and library of books make this space extremely versatile and offer a great space to escape to. The private top floor deck offers the best expansive ocean vistas on the island but also captures the photogenic sound vistas. A great place to have that evening drink and experience a Key West sunset!

There is a boardwalk that takes you directly to the beach and is shared by the neighbor next door. A entirely enclosed outdoor shower with hot and cold water and a foot washer add to the convenience of this handsome home. There are plenty of beach games in the garage, bocce set, beach tennis and other beach items which you are welcome to use. The garage is not used for parking but has a handicap ramp with a 2-inch rise for each horizontal foot of travel - if needed. Appreciate Carolina living in this spacious beach home – make this a family tradition worth starting and keeping!

This property has been equipped with an elevator in the past, however, it is not compliant with Weston’s Law and therefore has been disabled. The elevator cannot legally be operated for any purpose. We greatly regret any inconvenience this may cause, and we savor your kind understanding as we work with the homeowner and our local vendors to eliminate any deficiencies and provide a safe luxury for everybody to appreciate. All facilities that are complaint and permit elevator usage will be able to be filtered in search results by selecting the Elevator or Private Elevator luxury search. Any listing that includes this paragraph is intended to indicate that the residence no longer includes use of the onsite elevator.

Occupancy: 14
Stay Restrictions: Friday to Friday rental in Summer. Minimum of 2-nighttime stays in other seasons.
Linens Configuration: 1 King, 3 Queen, 2 Twin, 2 Queen Couch Beds.
Parking: Off-street parking for 4 - 5 cars, garage not available for parking.
Pet Policy: No family pets allowed.
Prohibited: Family Animals, Smoking, RV’s, Boats, Boat Trailers, Charging Golf Carts, Mail and Packages are not able to be sent to the rental.
Featured Conveniences: Keyless Entry, Enclosed Outdoor Shower, Water Filtration System, Beach Equipment, Private Beach Access, Sound View, Ocean Front, Single Family Home.
Property Security: For the security of our guests and the safety of our home, we have exterior motion detectors (not cameras) in great room and open/close door indicators on exterior doors).

Bryant Real Estate, established in 1952, is a professionally operated firm that is licensed in North Carolina and hired by the property owner to manage “W163 – Madras House” as a vacation rental.

About the Area

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Shell Island, a neighborhood in Wrightsville Beach. Bellamy Mansion Museum and Burgwin-Wright House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Halyburton Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Aussie Island Surf Shop and Cape Fear Paddleboarding. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, snorkeling, and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies for getting the best vacation rental experience:

Money saving strategies:

• Reserve your rental as early as possible. Rental schedules often open 12 months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many families book their Summer vacation rentals during Winter holiday gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months along the coast of NC. Reserving a rental home in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons is our best tip for saving money on your rental home. Rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of suitable homes. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Cape Fear area vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective host whether your group qualifies for a special promotion or discount.
• Property management companies often offer renters an option to purchase vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for specifics.
• Many rental management companies and vacation rental houses supply Cape Fear area area travel guides that include special offers, either offered directly by local companies, or by way of a partnership between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Cape Fear area area magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Choosing the best vacation home in Wrightsville Beach:

• Start by choosing your potential vacation weeks and a spending budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the bed configuration your family requires. Spacious Oceanfront Home w Private Beach Access has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed counts is almost always accessible on booking pages. If they are not listed, call the property owner before you reserve the vacation property. Note that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes sofa beds in living rooms. You'll need to determine what configuration is right for your family.
• Some rental properties allow pets, but some do not. Allowable types of pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and additional costs may apply. Ask the property management company about pet restrictions before booking.
• Visiting for a specific attraction? Try a map search to find nearby properties.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Make certain to ask about wheel chair accessibility, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.

More considerations:

• Review check in & check out procedures before traveling. Take a printed copy, and add a note with the directions to your phone.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a hot tub, elevator or coffee maker. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief telephone call can prevent many issues.
• Keep your rental home locked while you're gone! Don't let burglars spoil your trip.
• To ensure that damages aren't linked to your stay, record any problem areas upon check in. Call the host immediately to record any damages. If there is a dispute, having a record of concerns and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are usually a fantastic resource to find the best local beaches.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Neighbors can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to enjoy a steak with a view, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for shopping?
• Just prior to departing, take a final walk-through to make sure you did not forget anything. Remember to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the property a final time and keep an eye out for damage. We recommend walking through with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host is not available, remember to take photographs of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your group have a terrific time? Most rental websites make it easy for travelers to provide comments. If your rental and/or property management company was great, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was inoperable and they failed to address it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your review.