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Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport!

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Room
Birdsong Cottage is tucked in the back garden of the historic main house.
The little back screen porch is where you'll find your beach chairs and cooler.
Terrace/patio
The gate and path lead back to the cottage. Parking is in front of the gate.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Southport, NC
  • Place, The Clubs at St. James
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Southport Marina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport!

Birdsong Cottage is set back behind the 114 W. West St main house and accessed through a side garden gate and path.

The cottage is ideally situated in the heart of historic Southport - a short walking distance to all of the quaint antique stores, chic boutiques, and laid-back riverfront seafood restaurants and bars.

The Oak Island Beaches are 10 minutes away. Bald Head Island and the beaches of Pleasure Island: Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Fort Fisher are just a 20 minute ferry ride from Southport. The ferry is 6 minutes from the cottage.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 601192687

About the area

Southport

Located in Southport, this holiday home is in a walkable area with good shopping. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and popular attractions include North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Carolina Beach Arcade are also worth visiting.
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Map
Southport, NC

What's nearby

  • Franklin Square Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Clubs at St. James - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Southport Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Old Brunswick County Jail Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishy Fishy Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Pub Of Southport - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oliver's on the Cape Fear - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Frying Pan - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Provision Company - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport! located?

Situated in Southport, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Franklin Square Gallery and The Clubs at St. James. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitors' Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 228 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lexie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The absolute best time! Wonderful place, location and stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A charming, comfortable cottage that is in walking distance of all the interesting shops, parks, restaurants and the "must see" Maritime Museum. A short drive to the Oak Island lighthouse, Carolina Crab Brewery, and NC Ferry -- places we visited.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colton F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely host! Great recommendations and friendly welcome basket.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are so happy we found the Birdsong cottage and are grateful to Kelly for sharing it with others! It was very clean and in walking distance to everything. Would highly recommend to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Great location! Walking distance to the water, places to eat and go shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Izzy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect getaway!! It was right in town. Felt very private and Kelly was the perfect host. I loved the garden and the interior of the house. I also loved the full kitchen. 10/10 would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very comfortable and private.We love the proximity to the quaint downtown and surrounding restaurants.The welcome package was also a pleasant surprise!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tarpon trip

Everything was spot on! Great host and cute cottage! Thank you! Will look forward to staying with you in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kelly and Robert are amazing! Kelly answered all of our questions immediately and she was gracious enough to let us check in a day early at a last minute’s notice. The cottage was so cute and sweet. My husband and I felt at home and were very cozy. There was a beautiful welcome basket that included local cheeses and a bottle of wine. They thought of everything! It was very clean and located in a perfect area that is close to the water front and town. Thank you making our stay in Southport so memorable! The pictures below are a 10 minute walk from the cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely cottage just right for my husband and I for a few night’s stay. Right near the main road in Southport in walking distance to everything. Cottage was clean and comfortable and wonderfully decorated. Kelly is lovely and treated us to a welcome basket. Definitely a 5 star Vrbo !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

Kelly was a great host! Very easy to communicate with. The house was clean and tidy, comfortable for two and felt so private. Thank you for the amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

An amazing place to stay! Communication was fantastic, check in was quick and simple, and the location is great! Very clean and inviting. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is perfect. Beautiful, comfortable, and perfectly located. Everything we could possibly need was available, both in the cottage and in the neighborhood! Thanks for making this such a welcoming place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place!

This was the perfect place to stay while on our anniversary trip to Southport for the weekend. It is close enough to walk to most things, yet private enough to enjoy some quiet time. The bottle of wine and cheeseboard were also such a sweet and generous touch. We will most definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heart of Southport

This property was the perfect place to stay for a few nights in Southport! Kelly met us at the gate and was lovely! We walked to all the shops, to fish on the piers, and to eat at restaurants. The cottage was very clean and updated. It’s the perfect place to stay when visiting the area! You won’t regret it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

We came for our 10th anniversary, my wife and I.Kelly was great to work with. Great communication, great introduction on our first day, just a great overall host.Not only did we enjoy our stay, but we can't wait till we get to make the trip back. Hopefully sooner than later.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary weekend

Perfect spot for our anniversary weekend! The cottage was conveniently located to walk around the quaint town. We always love our trips to Southport!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

D G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage Getaway

Birdsong Cottage is absolutely charming. Exceeding our expectations in everyway. The cottage is within the heart of downtown Southport, and all the shops and restaurants it has to offer. The host was very accommodating and made our stay even more relaxing. Highly recommend Birdsong Cottage to anyone looking to visit the Southport area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Anniversary

Great stay. Everything was clean and comfortable. Beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOLEIGH P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

This day was absolutely perfect. We were in town for the weekend, to visit friends, we rented a golf cart and made the most of it. The hostess was absolutely phenomenal pro providing everything that we need and then some beautiful. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Getaway Retreat

Enjoyable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven on Earth!

Fantastic host, adorable cottage, walking distance to most everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bird Song Cottage

We chose the cottage to celebrate our 50th anniversary and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. It’s just right for relaxing or strolling around the neighborhood. Great restaurants are only three blocks away and the waterfront is a terrific place to spend an afternoon! Bring your bikes and take a tour of the historic city of Southport. Traffic is not a problem and you can cover the entire area in a couple of hours. Kelly is very accommodating and even let us check in a little early. We will be going back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Southport cottage

This wonderful cottage in the heart of Southport is extremely well furnished and charming. We very much enjoyed our three night stay in a super cottage and fun town!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Your host

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Kelly and Robert chose Southport, NC as their new home after living and working together in the charter yacht vacation industry in the US Virgin Islands for 20 plus years.  Robert was born and raised in East Lansing, Michigan before moving to Denver, CO and eventually the US Virgin Islands. Kelly grew up in Bernardsville, NJ, then lived in Philadelphia for 10 years before making the USVI her home. The two were married (first marriages for both) in Southport in 2016. 

Captain Robert holds a USCG 100 ton license and is Padi Dive Master. If you would like to go boating for a day...talk to Robert! He works currently as a relief captain on the Bald Head Island Ferry, so he can offer you recommendations about a BHI excursion as well.

Kelly is a Licensed Real Estate Broker with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage in Southport. She also runs a successful real estate investment company, buying and rehabbing historic properties around Southport. If you are interested in looking at any property while you are in the area, Kelly will be happy to show you around!

Kelly and Robert look forward to welcoming you to Southport and hope you enjoy exploring the area as much as they do!



 

Why they chose this property

The cottage is a lovely garden oasis in the heart of historic Southport. The cottage is close enough to the waterfront and to the shops and restaurants for guests to walk or ride a bike everywhere. Staying at Birdsong Cottage is like being an instant local.

What makes this property unique

Privacy and quiet. Dedicated cleanliness. The owners will offer guidance and are on site to help with any issues, but leave guests on their own to enjoy the property as if it were their own.

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