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 excellent home for years to come!

The wide entryway 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 striking 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 huge 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 marvelous 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 beautiful sound vistas. A great place to have that evening beverage 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 impressive 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 appreciate your kind understanding as we work with the homeowner and our local vendors to eliminate any deficiencies and provide a safe amenities for everybody to savor. 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 Halyburton Park and Wrightsville Beach. 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

Our top Wrightsville Beach rental home booking tips:

When to book a Cape Fear area rental & When to go:

• To book the largest rental home for your budget, we suggest booking in the Fall or Spring. You'll benefit from lower rental rates, better selection, gorgeous weather and the absence of large crowds at Cape Fear area restaurants, beaches, and activities.
• Book your vacation home as early as possible. Rental schedules often become available a year in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many families reserve their Summer rentals during Christmas and Thanksgiving get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Some hosts and property managers offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans. Remember to ask your property manager if special offers are available for your family before you book.
• Property management companies usually offer customers an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed days as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for specifics.
• Often, property management companies supply Cape Fear area area travel guides which include coupons, either offered directly by local companies, or through a relationship between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Cape Fear area visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Planning, selecting, and booking the right Cape Fear area vacation home:

• Start by having your family decide on vacation dates and a max budget.
• Decide how many beds and the bed configuration your group requires. Spacious Oceanfront Home w Private Beach Access has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is normally available on booking websites. Otherwise, reach out to the property management company before you book the property. Note that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which usually includes pull out couches in living rooms. You will need to establish which bed configuration is best for your trip.
• If there's a specific Cape Fear area attraction you are enamored with, keep an eye out for homes that are either near by, or those that cater to your desires.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. Make certain to ask about wheel chair entry, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.
• Some properties allow pets, but others do not. Acceptable types of family pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and additional fees may apply. Ask the property manager about your furry family members before booking.

Considerations for your stay:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Add a note with the directions to your phone, and take a printed copy.
• To make certain damages are not attributed to your family's stay, make a record of any problem areas upon check in. text the host immediately to relay any damages. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having the recorded concerns and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask any questions during your stay.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay more pleasurable. You will increase your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are usually a terrific resource to find the best local restaurants, beaches, and hangouts.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Local residents can frequently help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to find the best bike paths, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Lock your rental property while you're away! Don't let crooks spoil your trip.
• Just prior to departing, take a walk-through to confirm you haven't forget any personal items. Check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Please make sure to walk through the rental a final time and scan for any damage. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever you can. If the host isn't available, remember to take photos of the rental to record its condition.
• Did your family have a wonderful vacation? Most vacation rental websites make it easy for guests to provide comments. If your rental property and/or host was fantastic, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was inoperable and they failed to correct it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your comments.