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Vacation Serenity In A Quiet Neighborhood

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9151.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Wrightsville Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • South End Surf Shop
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Vacation Serenity In A Quiet Neighborhood

Updated 1970's house, reminiscent of childhood vacations at the beach, provides a comfortable, relaxing home in a quiet south end neighborhood. Easy access makes it just a 2 minute walk to the beach and a hop and skip to view stunning sunsets over the sound. A bird sanctuary is a block away on the south tip of the island. Terns nest there during the summer. It's a great place for children to bike, scoot or skateboard on child friendly streets so between the beach, the sound, and the neighborhood, children can spend lots of time outside. Fully equipped kitchen makes it easy to prepare fresh seafood dishes for a family meal. Open floor plan allows for ease of entertaining.
The 4 bedrooms supply 2 queen and 2 double beds with 2 full baths located between rooms. Enjoy ocean breezes while rocking in rocking chairs on the front porch, in the mornings with coffee, after a day at the beach with a beer or glass or wine, or star gazing at night. The carport entrance is covered in jasmine for delicious smells when it's blooming in June. Parking for up to 6 cars is a plus as parking on the side of the street is not allowed and guests can visit during the day without paying public parking fees. The house provides 2 TV's, wifi, dvd player, and a radio/CD player.
The utility room below supplies a washer and dryer, boogie board, skim board, sand toys and comfortable beach chairs. An outside charcoal grill makes it easy to cook while watching the sunset over the sound.
If you want to live a simple life of ease and relaxation on your vacation, this house and location is perfect.

Property manager

Nancy Hofer
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Great neighborhood with very little traffic.
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please strip the beds and put sheets and towels in the yellow bag supplied by the linen service. Please make sure to leave bedspreads and shams on the beds.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wrightsville Beach

Located in South End, a neighbourhood in Wrightsville Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider South End Surf Shop and Aussie Island Surf Shop. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Wrightsville Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Wrightsville Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South End Surf Shop - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Wrightsville SUP - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 14 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oceanic - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bluewater Waterfront Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shark Bar And Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation Serenity In A Quiet Neighborhood pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vacation Serenity In A Quiet Neighborhood?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation Serenity In A Quiet Neighborhood?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vacation Serenity In A Quiet Neighborhood located?

This family-friendly Wrightsville Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Wrightsville Beach and South End Surf Shop. Aussie Island Surf Shop and Johnnie Mercer's Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

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

Perfect get away stay

This was the perfect place for our family to stay. Everything was as it was described. Nancy was very attentive to the needs of our family. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lasha C.

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

Great location

Property was great. It’s great location if you enjoy not crowded beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

Good location

Great stay and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Graduation Weekend

The perfect stay to celebrate our daughter graduating!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Sweet, cosy home in sweet, cosy neighborhood

Clean, cosy, and cool. Short walk to beach access. We will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Perfect family beach week

Nancy's beach house had everything a family could possibly need for a fun and relaxing beach week. The kitchen was well stocked, the beach gear was organized and ready to go, and Nancy was extremely responsive when we had questions. The house is an older beach cottage, but it's very clean and well maintained. Thank you Nancy for an old-fashioned, peaceful beach week with our loved ones.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

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

Good location

The property is nice and in a good location. This was our second year in a row staying here and we had hoped to continue staying here. Unfortunately, after taking our reservation for next year, Nancy cancelled it because her niece wanted the week we booked. While it is a year out, it is very difficult to find good property in this area of Wrightsville beach, so it really puts us in a bind now.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

December graduation

Lovely stay. The location is fabulous and we (ages 17-89) thoroughly enjoyed spending time together in the roomy house and exploring the beach. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark m., Chapel Hill

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

Wonderful house

Wonderful house and good location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob F.

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

Winter treat

Great stay. Very relaxing. Location was nice and quiet with great ability to walk to sunsets and sunrises. Nancy was great to check in halfway to make sure all was good
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Beautiful house

The property is very nice and well-kept. The location is fantastic! The owners are very responsive and helpful. We would definitely stay here again when in Wrightsville beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina S., Winston Salem, NC

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

Great house and great location

This is a great older home. Nancy was great to work with and made some last-minute accommodations for me. Loved the location and would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas V.

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

First Time at South End

What a great little house! Perfect layout for us and our two kids. Very clean and stocked with everything we needed and we loved this end of the island
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy T.

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

NC 70.3 lodging

Great property. Nice to have a home to stay at for the race. Close to swim start and a good walk to T1 for spectators.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne M.

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

Family Fun

Plenty of room for our family to gather in the open living/dining room or on the porch. Easy walking distance to the ocean or sound. Quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

MEGAN M.

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

Clean and Easy!

We needed a place that was convenient to Wilmington, the airport, and something to give us a different vibe. This was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin C.

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

Comfy Vaca!!

What an awesome stay. My family was visiting to celebrate my daughter’s graduation. The house was great! Really comfy, clean, and had everything we needed. Perfect location! Right at the beach, minutes from great food and shopping. Definitely a repeat stay! Owners were very nice and always responded quick to any questions. What a trip!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholette Z.

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

November trip

It was a very nice place and location. Tried to communicate to check in earlier and never got a response back. Might need to increase exterminator visit. Nice location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B., arizona

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

Meeting up with family beach vacation

Very nice, quiet neighbor. Walking from one side to the other….beach to intercoastal waterway just minutes. Very nice front porch. Beach stuff, chairs, wagons. Bicycles to ride in neighborhood. Walking distance to oceanic restaurant/ pier but far enough to be quite. South end of beach is beautiful especially with calmer waters for swimming
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte T., Charlotte, NC

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

Great Vacation

We really enjoyed the home, but was disappointed to find that we needed to provide our own sheets and towels. This wasn’t made apparent in the initial online listing. We also were disappointed to find a roll and a half of toilet paper for 8 adults for 5 days. Had to go out and grab our own. Other than that, the house is a great location in relation to the island restaurants and beach access!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Great location, lots of fun extras for kids.

This house really does have everything you need. We really appreciated the extras for a smaller children: a stepstool in the bathroom, a hand-held shower attachment in the kid’s bathroom and lots and lots of extra toys downstairs. We had one day that was pretty rainy and we were able to entertain our three and a half year old the carport and on the deck. He especially loved the little wheelbarrow! We hadn’t stayed on this side of the island and it was just beautiful. The beach area between the two jetties almost looks tropical, the water is smoother and there are lots of shells to find. Walkability to the beach so nice, as is the intercoastal boat ramp/lookout - each only two short blocks away! Yes, the house is outdated as far as finishings but it does have everything you need and the bedrooms are restful. I liked the bamboo blinds with white curtains! Overall, our stay was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Cristin B., Charlotte NC

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

Short Walk to Beach & Inland Waterway

Located on quiet side street, very short walk to inland waterway and beach (the less crowded end). House itself was a little run down but as advertised. Dishwasher and refrigerator looked relatively new/updated. Well stocked kitchen. Plenty of beach chairs/toys and indoor toys, games, books provided. Comfortable mattress (on the firm side, which husband and I appreciated) Cleaning crew, maintenance was a bit lacking - when we arrived there was still sand and hair in both showers, a broken glass in the cupboard and screen in one of bedrooms was half-torn out. Also first VRBO property I stayed at where bath towels not provided, but made do with our beach towels. Neighboring houses very close so may not be the place to go if you are looking for privacy. Price was reasonable though and good time was had by all.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect house for almost anyone, and a great location!!!

This house is a perfect place for a relaxed vacation to the beach! It is cozy and comfortable, has two bathrooms, and can sleep up to 8-9 people. The outdoor shower is really nice and the landscaping and plants along the walkway made me feel like I was really somewhere tropical. Whoever owns this place must really have a green thumb! It has a nice open living area great for cooking and simultaneously socializing. While we stayed at the house, we ate most of our meals on the front porch. The jasmine lining the balcony smelled so good we just couldn't resist. Wrightsville beach has some of the most beautiful beaches I've ever seen, especially the south end where this house is located. It's close enough to the beach bars and restaurants to bike, but the beaches on the south end are cleaner and less crowded as well as great for surfing and kite surfing. One of our favorite things to do in the evenings was walk 30 seconds to the sound side of the island and watch the beautiful sunsets. I would highly recommend this rental and would rent it again the next time I plan to take a trip abroad!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Tamara S.

Nice House Except For Unwanted Guests

We had two families staying here, and we loved the set-up. 2 bedrooms on one side of the house, connected by a bathroom in the middle. Another 2 bedrooms on the other side of the house, also connected by a bathroom in the middle. Perfect for having the kiddos in one room and the adults in the other. The adults convened in the middle section of the house, the living room area, to play games when the kiddos were in bed. We loved the porch and rocking chairs outside for reading and chatting in the evenings. Unfortunately, there was a major ant infestation problem when we arrived. Not the first thing you want to arrive to after a 9-hour drive. Ants were all over the kitchen walls, in the kitchen cabinets, on the kitchen counter, in 2 of the bedrooms and 1 of the bathrooms. We had to buy 24 ant traps and put them all over the house. Owner did not provide any contact information, so I had to contact VRBO for that information. Once I called, the owner was very apologetic and offered to pay for a hotel room for the night. However, we were exhausted and didn't want to move all of our things to a hotel room, nor did we want the house exterminated, as we didn't want our families breathing in unhealthy chemicals. The owner's niece came and sprayed underneath the house where the ants get in, which was very kind. Unfortunately, the ants continued to return each evening, and even got into the pantry where we were storing our food. We had to throw out some food, and we packed up the rest and kept it away from the kitchen area for the rest of the stay. There were also 2 other dead bugs in the house upon arrival. Though the house was supposedly cleaned before arrival, the cleaning was not thorough enough. In addition to the ants, there was dirt behind and under furniture. 3 out of 4 bed mattresses also had yellowish stains on them and need to be replaced. The location was great (a few minutes to the beach), the lay-out was great, and the owner was friendly, but I cannot recommend this house. It was very inconvenient and disgusting to have to worry about our food, set up ant traps, and to wake up to an ant on one of our pillows. We have stayed at Wrightsville Beach before, and there are plenty of clean and comfortable options close to the beach. The owner offered to pay for the cost of the ant traps, but this house was not worth the $1500 we spent.

8/10 Good

Heather M.

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

Wedding time!

Easy access to house. Well furnished well lite house. Very comfortable. Owner easy to get a hold of.... One thing sheets and towels are NOT provided. The owner does tell you that in an obscure place ( my opinion). The owner does give you a name of a company that provides the sheets and towels but they do not put the sheets on.. Very cute and cozy place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Nancy Hofer

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My sister and I inherited this house from our father. We both were born and still live in NC. My sister is a retired mail carrier and I am a Montessori educator. We have 5 extraordinary children between us and 4 spectacular grandchildren.

Why they chose this property

During our childhood our family visited Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach often. We had extended family that lived in Wilmington. Our families would spend days on the beach swimming, surfing, sunning and enjoying picnics of homemade pimento cheese and tomato sandwiches. Our best childhood memories were made on this beach.

What makes this property unique

My father always dreamed of having a house at Wrightsville. In fact in the 1960's he bought the lot our house is on. By a quirk of fate, we ended up with the house when Dino DeLaurentiis needed to move 2 houses off the lots he was building his house on, when he opened what is now Screen Gems Studio. For the last 30 years we have made cherished memories in this house. We've spent countless hours preparing meals together in the kitchen, playing games on the long dinner table, rocking on the porch with a cup of coffee, a cold beer after a day at the beach, or with a sleepy baby.
This house is comfortable enough to suit all your needs while being simple enough to encourage relaxation.

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