Water View Cottage - A whimsical 2br sound view home on Harbor Island! - Vacation rental home in Wrightsville Beach, NC

About this Property

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

Welcome to Water View Cottage! This striking two-bedroom, two bath home features a sizable wrap around porch with water vistas, ideal for appreciating your morning coffee or evening meals. Inside you will find a attractively modernized kitchen with cathedral ceilings and colorful original artwork throughout.

The master bedroom has a king bed, a TV, and a huge en suite bathroom complete with hottub tub. The guest room has a queen bed and a TV, and access to a shared bathroom in the hallway with a enormous, bespoke shower. There’s tons of space in the main living area for you and your guests to gather, and the sun room is a great place to curl up with a good book.

The bungalow features a fenced yard for your family pets, and the front garden is filled with herbs and flowers that make you feel like you’re in a private getaway. The sound access is directly across the street and is the ideal spot to put in kayaks or paddle boards. This comfortable haven is a ideal blend of modern amenities and cozy appeal, and we’re sure you’ll want to come back again and again!

Linens Information:
2 Queen beds
Linens supplied with units less than 21 nights

Additional Conveniences:
Pet friendly with additional pet fee ($282.50 for 1 dog and $452 for 2 dogs), outdoor shower, hottub tub, water cooler, sound access across the street

Restrictions:
- Mail/ Packages are not able to be sent to the rental. Please call our office for instructions to have mail/packages sent to the specific beach office for your rental.
- Non Smoking
- Summer Season Friday check-in only
- In the summer season, daily units are only available for booking within 7 days of the arrival date and require a 2 nighttime minimum
- Parking is limited to 2 cars

About the Area

Located in Wrightsville Beach, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Halyburton Park, while Wrightsville Beach Museum of History and Cameron Art Museum are cultural highlights. Aussie Island Surf Shop and Cape Fear Paddleboarding 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

Pets allowed

Tips and Tricks to get the optimal Carolina Beach rental home experience:

When to visit & When to reserve a rental home:

• June, July, and August are high season in Wrightsville Beach. Booking in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons is one of our best tips for saving money on your vacation home. Rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of acceptable properties. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Carolina Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with friends and family at the beach.
• Book your vacation rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules usually become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many groups reserve their Summer vacation rentals during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager or host whether your family qualifies for a special promotion or discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer their guests an option to purchase vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which costs between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any days missed as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for specifics.
• Look for your local Carolina Beach area magazine when you check-in. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitors guide magazines contain coupons for nearby accommodations and attractions.

How to choose the best vacation rental in Wrightsville Beach:

• Choose a group leader, select your vacation week, and choose a budget.
• Note the number beds and the configuration your group requires. Water View Cottage - A whimsical 2br sound view home on Harbor Island! has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is usually available on booking websites. If they are not listed, email or call the property manager before you reserve the property. Note that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull out couches in living rooms. You will need to establish what configuration is optimal for your family.
• Are you visiting for a single attraction or event? If so, use a map search to find nearby rentals.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. Make certain to ask about wheel chair entry, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.
• Are you traveling with furry, four-legged family members? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Ask your host before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Extra fees or may be applied to your agreement.

More considerations for your visit:

• Add the owner's phone number to your phone. Take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• To make sure that no damages are attributed to your visit, inspect for any problem areas during arrival. text the property manager immediately to record any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute, having a record of issues and contact attempts will be useful.
• Property managers are available to help! Feel free to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disagreeable visitors disrupting your home life. Use the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great beaches and scenic spots you would've not otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can often help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to get the best seafood, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Ensure you protect the rental owner (and your things!) by keeping the rental locked up while you are away, just like you would at home.
• Just prior to departing, complete a final walk-through to confirm you haven't forget anything. Remember to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the rental a final time and look for any damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the host whenever possible. If the host isn't available, remember to take photos of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave a review! Hosts rely on excellent reviews to compel future bookings. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationers will be thankful you shared your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to solve it.