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.
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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.
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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
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 New Hanover County Arboretum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
Riverwalk - 20 min drive - 24.3 km
Getting around
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Oceanic - 9 min walk
Dockside Restaurant & Bar - 6 min drive
Crofton's Pretzels - 9 min drive
Wrightsville Beach Brewery - 9 min drive
Bluewater Waterfront Grill - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Vacation Serenity In A Quiet Neighborhood pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Vacation Serenity In A Quiet Neighborhood?
As of 14 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vacation Serenity In A Quiet Neighborhood on 28 Apr 2026 start from AU$479, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Vacation Serenity In A Quiet Neighborhood?
On-site parking is available at the 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. Johnnie Mercer's Pier and Wrightsville SUP 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.
Lovely, latge house with good parking. Very nice area, quiet and close to both beach and bay. Well equiped kitchen, and plenty of beach equipment to use. A great stay!
James M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2025
Thank you so much James. I'm happy you enjoyed our house. Our family loves it, the location, the neighborhood and the clear ocean water. I hope the wedding was lots of fun.
I highly recommend this property for your stay in the south end of Wrightsville beach. The house was clean and located very close to 2 different beach public access points. Nancy was very responsive to messages and even provided us with links to a variety of local things we needed for my elderly father. The porch with the rocking chairs is where we spent the majority of our time. The neighborhood is quiet and there isn't a lot of traffic. The house has all the appliances you need for your stay and the shed has all the beach chairs and boogie boards you need! I would stay here again.
Elizabeth L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2025
Elizabeth, Thank you for your very positive review. I appreciated the easy communication with you. I hope your father enjoyed the stay. Thank you for staying with us and I look forward to having you again.
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!
Tracy P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2025
Thanks so much, Tracy. I hope you will visit us again!
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.
Sarah S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec 2023
Thanks so much for staying with us. I'm so glad you enjoyed your time in Wrightsville.
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.
Lisa M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2023
Thank you, Lisa, for taking the time to write a review. I'm so glad you enjoyed our house.
The property definitely needed some upgrading on the outside, paint etc. i had a major safety concern for railing at back door. A child could definitely fall easily from there. We kept that door locked most of the time. Everything we needed was at the house. The book described where to put laundry differently than the listing, this concerned the yellow bag. Child’s room was well equipped. My granddaughter loved that. I loved the steamer pan
Kathleen S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Thank you for submitting a review. Painting and renovating the back porch railings are on our to do list for this winter.
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
Thomas V.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2023
Thank you, Thomas, for writing a review. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at our house. Please stay with us again!
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
Bob F.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2024
It seems you like the sunsets as much as we do. We don't often make it to the sunrises. So glad you liked the location. Thanks for staying with us!
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!
Adrienne M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2023
Thank you, Adrienne, for taking the time to submit a review. I'm so glad our house met your needs and you enjoyed your stay. I hope you and your family will stay with us again.
Archival
8/10 Good
10 Nov 2017
Great vacation spot ...very quiet area
Great place to stay and do close to the beach. Enjoyed the house with plenty of room. Kitchen has everything you need and plenty of games and other stuff for kids. Nice to have the additional tv in one of the bedrooms. Hope to return soon!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thanks so much for your review. You were great guests. Thank you for staying with us and I hope to have you as guests again.
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.
Amy H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2024
Thank you, Amy, for the review and for staying with us, You were a wonderful guest and I hope you will stay with us again.
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!
Karin C.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2023
Thanks, Karin, for taking the time to write a review. So glad you enjoyed the house. I hope you will stay with us again.
Nancy
The property was in a great location on the south end, with beach access very close and less foot traffic than areas closer to the piers. The house was clean and had mostly anything you would need. The beds were not the most comfortable, but that is our only complaint. Will definitely stay there again!
Kym P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2022
Thank you for your review. So glad you enjoyed your stay.
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!
Nicholette Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2020
Thank you for writing a review. So sorry I missed your communication. I hope you will stay with us again.
About the host
Hosted by Nancy Hofer
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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