A family-friendly stay in the heart of Southport awaits you at this holiday home. Within steps you'll find Southport Marina and Franklin Square Gallery within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features free WiFi, 3.5 bathrooms and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. In-room jetted baths, a private garden and a flat-screen TV are also available. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site outdoor swimming pool, Hot tub and sauna. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and charcoal grills. .Attractions in proximity to this Southport holiday home include Holden Beach and Kure Beach Pier.
North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Old Brunswick County Jail Museum - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
Oak Island Lighthouse - 17 min drive - 15.5 km
Getting around
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Fishy Fishy Cafe - 7 min walk
Tengu Japanese Steakhouse - 7 min drive
Frying Pan - 9 min walk
Jersey Mike's Subs - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina
Enjoy your Master Bedroom with private bath. Indulge in your European steam shower and marble-tiled, dual-head shower spa. Your separate media room comes equipped with a 77' flat screen TV with Apple TV, a PlayStation5 to Play Like Never Before, and built-in, custom-carpeted, stadium seating for enjoying with family and friends! Besides enjoying a game, or your own movies and music via streaming apps like Netflix and iTunes, feel free to enjoy a book, play a board game, or pass an afternoon on the second story outdoor seating area watching the sail and power boats explore the coast. Your custom kitchen, part of a hundred thousand dollar renovation, waits just inside, where you can fix anything from French 75's to a pitcher of frozen margaritas-- or gourmet cook to your hearts content-- while drinking in the visual beauty of the Carolina coast or listening to shore birds and the clinking of the ships' rigging... Downstairs, one bedroom is perfect for young children with its two day beds, comfortingly enclosed on three sides. Two roll-out trundles are great for siblings. Or, the bedroom can be put to good use by single friends maximizing space on vacation! Enjoy the back porch swing and two bathrooms from which to choose: one with a custom, marble-tiled shower enclosure with its own water-heater to ensure endless showers or another with a Jacuzzi jetted-tub large enough for couples or young children and their friends! A second bedroom is perfect for couples or siblings with its full-size, handmade solid pine daybed with full-size, roll-out trundle. Both bedrooms also feature sail chairs--comfortable and nearly indestructible-- made locally from up-cycled, racing-grade, boat sail!. The third bedroom, with queen bed, antique side tables and blanket chest, is well-suited to grandparents or another couple. It is also the location of the wireless router which affords high speed internet throughout the home. Your upstairs custom kitchen has bar seating as well as a more formal dining area for eight. In addition to typical amenities, enjoy your Keurig, espresso maker, charcoal grill (Big Green Egg, XL, to be exact), and atypical cookware including a pressure cooker favored in many cuban dishes. You'll also find your kitchen basics fully stocked on arrival-- we do ask that you replenish what you use and we welcome suggestions on what you'd like to see added in the future. Outside, enjoy cornhole in your side yard, display your grilling expertise on your own luxury Big Green Egg (but please ONLY use the supplied BGE Charcoal and SpeediLight Natural Charcoal Starters) in the hardscaped backyard with built-in firepit, stroll through the picturesque neighborhood, or take a swim or a suntan in the in-ground pool. If exploring's your passion, the marina, coastal walk, and historic Southport are just down the street. If bar-life or food are your passions, stroll to six right on the water-- and don't be surprised to watch dolphins play while you eat (or drink!). For ‘Vitamin T’ seekers, walk to the Southport Yoga Dock for daily classes, wellness, and the kind of centered feeling no amount of money can buy! Jump on your bikes or walk a little farther for the shopping or antiquing which brings day trippers down from Wilmington, Oak Island, or Bald Head. Terrific beaches are easily accessible by car and/or ferry, ranging from minutes on neighboring Oak Island to 30 minutes or so for Wilmington area destinations. Or, with an additional security deposit, fee, and proof of boating experience, use your 19' Grady White with a Yamaha 150, berthed within eyesight of your home, and the entire coast is your playground! Pack a picnic and Pelican Island can be your private beach, and is a 5-minute boat-ride away. Visit Bald Head Island and its miles of pristine beaches, including terrific body-surfing and surfing breaks. Boat the Intracoastal and stop for lunch, dinner, or drinks, wherever you fancy! If golf's your passion, St James Resort is right around the corner by boat or car. Original art throughout including works by local artists and the Georgia-based, Sandra Sacco. Custom ceiling fans throughout.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Deadbolt lock
General
Bicycles
Garden
Unit size: 2,000 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: Travel Crib & High Chair, Bouncy Chair, & books.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
Ocean-view Family-friendly Walking Access Charming Town House
Ocean-view Family-friendly Walking Access Charming Town
Ocean-view Family-friendly Walking Access Charming Town House
Ocean-view Family-friendly Walking Access Charming Town House
Ocean-view Family-friendly Walking Access Charming Town
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina?
The closest beach to Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina is Holden Beach (32.4 km).
Does Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina have a pool?
Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina has a pool and a communal pool.
What luxury perks are available at Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina?
This property features an outdoor pool, as well as a private pool and a jetted bath.
What makes Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina a romantic place to stay?
1 hot tub, private pools, and Jetted bath all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina.
Is Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a private hot tub at Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina?
Yep, there is a hot tub.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina?
No, Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina?
No, pets are not allowed.
Is there a golf course on site at Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina?
There isn't one on site, but The Clubs at St. James is a short 11-minute walk away.
Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 187 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 187 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 187 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 187 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 187 reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Patrick C.
26 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved It
We all really loved this property— great location, enough bedrooms, and amazing beds and pillows!
Patrick C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pat H.
14 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Crazy about Crazy Birds!
Very nicely equipped property (Big Green Egg, firepit, great bathrooms throughout, etc) with fantastic location-- we walked to dinners, into town, for coffee, and all along the waterfront drinking in the beauty of the area! It was cool to check-out high-end appliances like the SubZero fridge and Cove dishwasher too. Talked with the owners and know the Media Room renovation is under contract and we're excited to see that improvement-- we'll definitely be back!
Pat H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
2/10 Terrible
Kelly F.
25 Feb 2025
Very Disappointing Experience and Owner Charged Us for Electrician Visit
I was going to give our stay 3 stars because it is conveniently located and while we had some disappointing things happen during our stay, we enjoyed Southport and were willing to overlook some of the oddities of the place. However, after having numerous issues with the kitchen appliances, the owner has decided to charge us for the electrician visit which they are claiming was caused by something we did. It all started with no water coming out of the kitchen faucet and after contacting the owners were told it's likely the batteries needing to be replaced. After running to the store and paying 32 for batteries (which they never offered to reimburse), we had a working faucet. That was just the beginning of the issues (no power to the dishwasher, garbage disposal button not operational) and after all of it, they charged us. In addition, there is no living area to speak of and from the online pictures this was not evident. There is the kids area which has block seating that is very hard to sit on and uncomfortable. Not to mention the carpet in that room was VERY dirty and we found a fake fingernail in the carpet making us wonder if it's vacuumed. There is not a single sofa to sit on so when hanging out and talking, we had to sit on the hard chairs in the dining room or squeeze into the uncomfortable kids room. There are plenty of options for places to stay in Southport so I would not waste your money staying here.
Kelly F.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lane K.
23 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great House, Great Location!
We loved our weekend at Crazy Birds! We stayed there for a wedding and it was the perfect house for our needs. So close to everything in Southport and the amenities were great. Would stay again!
Lane K.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Popp F.
1 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Popp F.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
2/10 Terrible
Suzie R.
26 Dec 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Would not recommend NO LIVING SPACE
As a travel professional with over 30 years in the industry I would NOT recommend this rental. While accurate about the amount of bedrooms/baths, the "media room" is the size of a walk in closet and the "stadium seating" amounts to 2 big framed in steps covered in carpet that is horribly stained. The view from the kitchen is marred by a huge hole in the screen that one would guess was chewed by a dog given that a large dog chew was left laying on the door mat. The key pad is located on the back door which requires you to traipse through the grass due to no walk way. The back door is blocked by a curiuosly placed porch swing that one has to navigate around to even reach the door. When we arrived we contacted the Host and advised that not having a space where we could all sit together other than the kitchen was going to be a deal breaker. We were told the description showed that there was no traditional living room/den. The description at that time did not disclose this information. I did however find it among the review complaints. I would think having the info the description vs defending it in bad reviews would be more ideal.In the end, we chose not to stay and rented another property a few streets over that met our needs, was beautiful appointed and was half the price of the original rental.
Suzie R.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hannah C.
21 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend
We enjoyed our stay so much! The place was perfect for our family for our daughter's wedding. We wanted a place where her bridesmaids could stay with us and get ready before the wedding. The view was gorgeous and the location was perfect for getting to the venue within 2 mins. Thank you and hope to stay again sometime!
Hannah C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Debbie R.
16 Oct 2024
Three Birds
We were in town for a wedding and enjoyed our stay. The hosts are very nice and responsive. The condo is in a perfect location and you can walk to shopping and restaurants. We were surprised that there is not a living room or den so the gathering space is around the kitchen table or porch. It would be helpful for some of the closets to be unlocked for guests because we didn’t have a place to hang up clothes.
Debbie R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
4/10 Poor
Greg R.
6 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Honest review
Good: Beautiful home. Great location. Easy to rent.
Bad:
-Beds: Awful. Felt like sleeping on a cardboard box. Didn't get one good nights sleep even after 10+ hours of non-stop tournament fishing 3 days in a row. Pillows are thin and useless. I feel like a zombie as I type this. (Lost all the stars due to this mainly)
-Shower: Hot water lasts 5min if you use more than one shower head at the same time. Isn't one of the points of having multiple heads, to use them?
-Towels: Not enough towels.
Notes: Bring your own pillows, bring your own towels. Don't let children shower in the master shower and turn on the steamer. It can severely burn you when it shoots water out randomly so keep your feet up when it starts.
If they fixed this stuff, I'd love to rent here again, otherwise I'm trying a different home.
Greg R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Theresa L., Four Oaks
11 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
It was short stay but very good. Our family of 13 had plenty of space for everyone. Host was great,we would definitely book again..
Theresa L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Millie L.
10 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Millie L.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary R.
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable and roomy.
Beautiful,fully equipped
Mary R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shane C.
31 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Shane C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lyons B.
22 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
We really enjoyed our stay at Crazy Birds again. We cooked several times and had adequate supplies and dishes. Loved the kitchen appliance upgrades. Looking forward to seeing the renovation on the media room!! The only issue we had was the cleaning service forgot King sheets for our bed. However, after contacting the owner, we had sheets the next morning. They were quick to respond. Thanks for beautiful memories made. Until next time!!!
Lyons B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen M.
14 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Perfect for our family, we add extra days before we head to Caswell Beach for the week. We love Southport, have been vacationing in this area for over 30 years.
Karen M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer B., Lexington, NC
19 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a wedding party
My daughter and her 8 bridesmaids stayed at Crazy Birds the weekend of her wedding. It was a perfect location with plenty of room. They all loved the media room. One of the girls (my daughter) left her necklace. The cleaning crew found it and the host contacted me to let me know. We went a few days later and picked it up. Patrick/Carrie were always an email away and quick to respond. We would definitely stay here again.
Jennifer B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jolee M.
6 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
The place and location were fantastic. The check in and out was easy and was a perfect place for a family weekend getaway.
Jolee M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Edward R., Round Hill, VA
1 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great for our family
The place was clean and as advertised. We loved the proximity to town and it's quiet location. My kids made great use of the bikes and the media room. The kitchen was well stocked and very up to date. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Edward R.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carmine L.
26 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Southport A Charming Town
A beautiful property in a charming town! Enjoyed the high end features of the home like the jacuzzi tub and the steam shower. The location was excellent as everything was within walking distance. The hosts were super as they responded quickly to any question we had. The evenings by the firepit were a special time for our family. Southport is such a hidden charm. The beauty of the water, little shops and ferry rides to islands and Fort Fisher made it a special visit.
Carmine L.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Maria B.
12 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday celebration 🎉
The seven ladies in our group had a great weekend!!! Lovely place to stay. We would stay there again.
Maria B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ashley R.
22 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls' 50th Getaway
Enjoyed your townhome very much! Loved the location!
Ashley R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shelia P.
2 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Last of 4 daughters Wedding
The house was absolutely beautiful and well taken care of. They had everything we needed. It was worth the visit!! We are in love with Southport! The Wedding was beautiful and Southport will always be a special place for us all.
Thank you,
Jeff & Shelia Parker
Shelia P.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ann J.
11 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Southport Location
Lovely and spacious house within walking distance of shops, restaurants and riverfront. Short drive to beach. House is great for either a group of friends or a family with children. Hosts are responsive and easy to communicate with.
Ann J.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Beth K.
18 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Crazy Birds Southport NC
We enjoyed our stay at the Crazy Birds house in Southport, North Carolina. There were three adults in our group. My only complaint would be is that there is not any kind of den or sitting area for adults to hang out. There is a nice fire pit outdoors, but it was way too hot to consider that on this trip. August 2023