One of the top features in this exquisite 4,000 square foot luxury home is the amazing ocean views from the expansive oceanfront deck. Whether you are relaxing in the living room or sunning on the deck, you will be surrounded with panoramic views and memories of the days you spent of “Island Dreamin’”.
The foyer gently guides you to the main living level of the home, a massive open concept area with stunning ocean views. At the top of the stairs, you are immediately thrust into endless ocean views as you are met with walls of sliding glass doors and high vaulted ceilings with exposed beams that give a very open and welcoming feel to the living space. A wonderful gathering space for families, the heart of this home is furnished with a large dining table, additional bar stool seating and a comfortable sofa that overlooks the ocean front deck. The kitchen has granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and a sizable pantry which is convenient for storing your groceries.
Just off the main living area is a hall with two sets of bunk beds and flat screen tv which leads into the primary bedroom with a king bed. The on-suite primary bathroom boasts a large soaker tub and walk in shower stall. The bunk room and primary suite can be accessed separately for privacy. Just past the stairs is the first of two laundry rooms and a half bath that services the main living area. The hallway runs the length of the house and gives access to a queen guest room with private bathroom and walk in shower, a guest room with full size bed, and a delightful queen guest room with flat screen tv, skylights, and private bathroom. There is a full bath at the end of the hall that serves the guest rooms on this level. At the end of the hall to the left you will find another king suite with a large walk-in closet, private bathroom and access to a deck that is shared with the neighboring bunk room. The bunk room has a bunk bed that is a full-size bed over another full bed. There is another washer/dryer set at the foot of the stairs leading to the second floor of this home.
The top floor opens to another full kitchen with granite counter tops and an additional living area with a large flat screen TV. This versatile space is wonderful for accommodating large families and ensures there is space for everyone to spread out, relax, or gather together. A picture window reveals sweeping ocean views from the living room and the deck overlooks South Lumina and the Intracoastal Waterway. This is a great spot for enjoying private sunset dinners over the waterway or sipping your morning coffee.
Occupancy: 18. Stay Requirements: Friday to Friday rental in Summer. Minimum of 4 night stay other seasons. Bedding Configuration: 2 Kings, 3 Queens, 3 Bunk Beds (twin over twin), 1 Full Bunk Bed (full over full). Parking: Parking for 7 cars under house and can accommodate 8 vehicles total. Pet Policy: Dogs welcome as an optional add-on for this property with a non-refundable fee of $250 + tax that is charged per pet. Maximum of 2 dogs per reservation. Charge will be added after booking if not selected at checkout and added at a later time. Prohibited: Smoking, RV’s, Boats, Boat Trailers, Charging Golf Carts, Mail and Packages are not able to be sent to the rental. Featured Amenities: Keyless Entry, Covered Parking, Enclosed Outdoor Shower, Beach Equipment, Kayaks, Bikes, Gas Grill, Ocean Front, Single Family Home, Upgraded Starter Kit*.
Island Dreamin’ offers an Upgraded Starter Kit* as an added convenience for travelers. Every home includes a basic starter package for guests, however, select luxury homes include additional household items or higher quality items that cater to your needs and help make your vacation more enjoyable. Items provided for this home include conveniences such as custom pump hand soaps and lotions for each bathroom, custom shampoo, conditioner, and body wash for each shower, liquid dish soap and hand lotion in the kitchen, Glad trash bags, Tide pods, dryer sheets, dishwasher pods, as well as an extra roll of toilet paper for each bathroom and two rolls of paper towels for the kitchen. All soaps and lotions are fragrance free, cruelty-free, paraben and sulfate free, and 100% vegan. Cancellation Policy: Full refund within 24 hours of booking, cancellations at 31+ days before check-in will receive a full refund after a $350 cancellation fee is deducted, cancellations at 15-30 days before check-in will receive a 50% refund of monies paid less a $350 cancellation fee and less than 15 days prior to arrival is not subject to a refund. All policies are subject to possible additional refund based on re-rental, excluding non-refundable cancellation fees and travel insurance (if applicable).
Bryant Real Estate, established in 1952, is a professionally operated firm that is licensed in North Carolina and hired by the property owner to manage “W254 – Island Dreamin'” as a vacation rental.
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About the area
Wrightsville Beach
Located on the beach, this holiday home is in South End, a neighbourhood in Wrightsville Beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Trask Coliseum or Legion Stadium. Jet skiing, snorkelling and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 35 min drive - 35.3 km
Getting around
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Oceanic - 3 min walk
Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - 3 min drive
Dockside Restaurant & Bar - 6 min drive
SUNdays Cafe - 2 min walk
Platypus & Gnome - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Exquisite 4000 sq ft Oceanfront Home pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Exquisite 4000 sq ft Oceanfront Home?
As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Exquisite 4000 sq ft Oceanfront Home on 14 Aug 2026 start from AU$3,138, 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 Exquisite 4000 sq ft Oceanfront Home?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Exquisite 4000 sq ft Oceanfront Home?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Exquisite 4000 sq ft Oceanfront Home?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Exquisite 4000 sq ft Oceanfront Home located?
Nestled on the beach, this South End holiday home is within a 5-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
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This is our second year staying at this house. We had a great time. Love the location. The only suggestion I would have to the owners would be to upgrade the tvs to smart tvs.
Kiarash B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2022
Thank you for the review, Kiarash! We are glad you enjoyed your stay! We will pass your recommendations along to the owners. We hope hope to see you back again!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Matt W.
28 Sept 2022
Great beachfront location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a childhood reunion that was all adults the house was perfect plenty of space and great location on Wrightsville Beach
Matt W.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2022
Thank you Matt for this great review! We're so glad that your reunion was perfect. We hope you'll be able to spend many reunions and vacations with us again in the future!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Derrick M.
12 Dec 2013
Beautiful home!
We had a large group of friends stay here for a friends wedding and could not have been more impressed. The home was so open, allowing us all to spend time together easily. Everything was clean, decorated beautifully and the view and deck is spectacular. It was definitely the best short vacation we have done as a large group and there was plenty of space for everyone to feel comfortable. Being right on the beach was so convenient as well. I would recommend it to anyone!
Derrick M.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and that our home met your needs. Please stay with us again!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Josh B.
11 Aug 2022
Great location, owner, and rental team
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The Oceanfront location is on the quiet south side of the island....30 seconds walk to the nicest part of the beach on the island. The house is well appointed. The owner and the real estate team are great. Will definitely rent again.
Josh B.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2022
Josh. Thank you for the great review. We are very pleased that you will be visiting us again and staying at Island Dreamin'!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
9 Dec 2013
SS (South Carolina)
We loved our stay at this lovely beach home on S. Lumina in Wrightsville Beach. The home is absolutely beautiful and is located on the beach just minutes away from everything: shopping, restaurants, the intracoastal waterway, and, of course, the beach. It was perfect for our needs - three generations stayed in this home as we were in Wrightsville for a family wedding - and everyone loved it! The owners were very helpful and so easy to work with. Thank you Shana. Hope to return again!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
We are so glad that you enjoyed your trip and hope you will stay with us again!!
Perfect! Just what we were looking for! Access and view of the beach were great and was a short walk from the back door with no massive dunes to climb over. The deck was great to relax on and enjoy the sounds and views of the ocean.
Grocery shopping, restaurants and gift shops were close by.
The house was clean and the bedrooms/bathrooms were perfect for our needs with room to spare. The grandkids loved the bunk beds! The kitchen had almost everything we needed too! All in all it was a wonderful vacation!
grace s.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
Thank you for the kind words! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, and we can't wait to see you back again soon!
Great Location, Great Customer Service & Great Amenities
There were 10 ladies staying here for a tennis tournament. The house was as listed with AMPLE amenities not even listed on the description. Every one of us would like to personally rent this unit in the future. Great location right on the beach a couple doors down from the Oceanic restaurant. Also close access to get to Wilmington quickly which was nice. We had an AC and sliding door issue and it was fixed IMMEDIATELY on a weekend. A++++
Amy B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2024
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that your group had such a wonderful experience at Island Dreamin'. Our goal is to provide our guests with exceptional amenities and a convenient location, and we're thrilled that we were able to exceed your expectations. We appreciate your understanding regarding the minor maintenance issues and are glad that we were able to address them promptly. We look forward to welcoming you and your group back in the future. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us continue to improve our services.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Terry D.
4 Sept 2013
Fantastic Home for Large Family
My extended family recently came to Wrightsville Beach for my nephew's wedding, and all 16 of us were able to comfortably stay in this lovely home on the beach. Shana promptly and graciously responded to our inquiries and was very accommodating with our requests. The size of the home and the floor plan made it easy for all of us to relax, prepare meals and be able to get ready in time for wedding events. The parking was terrific for a large family. The home was convenient to all of the wedding venues, which enabled us to also have time out on the beach. The consensus of our group was that we woud love to come back next year for a relaxing vacation!
Terry D.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope you will return next year.
Sincerely,
Shana Conley
The property had wonderful views and amenities. It was attractively furnished with space to accomodate our family. The two chairs in the living room were a bit dirty and tattered but the sofa looked clean and was comfortable. The deck furniture was the best. We only had two working TV's and then only with the technician coming to repair. Also the internet was intermittent and when I left a message it was not returned. Lovely home but everything should be in working order.
Abigail M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2023
Abigail, thank you for the kind review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Laura B.
20 Apr 2017
Another Great Spring Break!
We vacationed at the house for a second time for spring break (2 years after the first). It really is the perfect house for 2 (or more) families! We had 3 teenagers who each had their own bedrooms and bathrooms, 2 10-year olds and a 6 year old in addition to the 4 adults.
We love the second living room in the back of the house for kids, and proximity to the beach, restaurants and grocery stores is great. The porch over-looking the beach is awesome and there are plenty of dishes, pots, pans, etc. for cooking. We cooked most of our meals in and the large dining table and extra seating at the bar accommodated us with no issue. The extra fridge in the laundry was key and very much needed. The large pantry was also great.
We enjoyed the use of the kayaks and bikes and there were enough beach chairs and beach toys to satisfy the group.
Like most beach houses, the dishwasher has seen better days and there was some backing up in the drain in the master bath shower, but overall the house was is great shape and really ideal for us. We can't wait to come back!
Laura B.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
I am so sorry about the dishwasher! It is less than a year old but apparently the filter was clogged with food. It has been fixed. I am glad you enjoyed your stay.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Susie F.
1 Sept 2021
Great vacation rental
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was the perfect house for our party of 7. 7 bedrooms that were very comfortable and clean. The kitchen was large and had everything we needed for preparing meals. The deck had 180 degree unobstructed views of the ocean: magnificent sunrises in the morning and full moon rises at night. The views from the deck were truly spectacular. The furniture and beds were very comfortable. The tv's all worked. There were 2 washers and 2 dryers and 3 refrigerators. Beach chairs, umbrellas, and bikes were under the house for our use. Great location right on the beach and across the street from the surf shop for those who love to surf. It was ideal. Bryant Real Estate was very responsive and super helpful if we needed anything. I highly recommend this property.
Susie F.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2021
Thank you so much for your lovely review of Island Dreamin', Susan! Sounds like this property was the perfect match for your family's vacation and we are so happy we could share it with you! We appreciate you supporting our local company and hope to see you back again next time.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Susie F.
27 Oct 2022
Beautiful views, great location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
OVERALL we had a good time at this house because we were with family that we hadn't seen in a long time. However, there were some maintenance issues that, really, for the price we paid for the house were unacceptable. Bryant RE did the best they could to address the issues and we appreciated that. The bedrooms definitely needed some help in the furnishing dept: large pieces of furniture jammed into small rooms and lamps that were not plugged in and couldn't be plugged in because there were no plugs that weren't hidden behind heavy pieces of furniture. One room had loose cable and wires laying on the floor in a corner, completely unprotected. There was some concern about portions of the deck railing needing to be replaced for safety reasons. Two TV's didn't work. One got fixed, and the other wasn't able to be fixed because of problems with the service provider. Again, Bryant RE was very responsive in trying to help with the issues at hand.As far as the location and views, they were super nice. With the exception of bedding comforters and pillows, the house was very clean when we checked in. Very easy to get into with a keypad installed on the back door. Plenty of parking. It's a good house for a family get-together if you don't need everything to be spot-on.
Susie F.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Emerald Isle, NC
10 Nov 2021
Lovely and very spacious home- great for large family group
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Home is lovely and huge- great for a large family group. Wellfurnished and lots of appliances and storage spaces. Great views too!Very clean.Was a bit surprised that you had to put sheets on beds. The top floor tub is very slow draining but otherwise things were very good.
A guest from Emerald Isle, NC
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2022
Mary, sounds like Island Dreamin' checked all the right boxes for your family's fall beach trip! This home is definitely spacious enough for larger groups to spread out and still have their own space, especially with the extra kitchen and living area upstairs and most bedrooms having their own bathroom. Certainly one of the best aspects of this home is that stunning oceanfront view and large deck area to relax on while you take in the view. We're so happy to hear you enjoyed this property and all it has to offer. Unfortunately, since the pandemic is still so prevalent, our bedmaking services are still halted to protect our guest's safety - hopefully it wasn't too much of an inconvenience to make the beds when you arrived and the piece of mind that they are untouched was comforting. I let maintenance know about the slow draining tub which should be repaired shortly, thank you for making us aware although we would have loved the opportunity to correct that during your stay! We hope to see your family back again at Island Dreamin' next time you visit the area, you are always welcome!
The property had everything we needed and we loved the location. The entire family loved the house and wants to book it again next year.
Kiarash B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2021
Kiarash, we are so happy to hear you loved Island Dreamin' during your trip to the beach! We regularly complete unit inventory especially with a larger home so it's great that you found everything you needed was present. We look forward to hosting you again next time!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Jane K.
19 July 2021
Getting together with the family
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The building itself is very nice. The beds are all comfortable, lots of bathrooms, sound is well insulated, the multiple refrigerators are very handy, the availability of beach chairs, bikes and boogie boards is a nice plus, and the location is convenient. There were a couple of small maintenance items that needed to be attended to (several blinds in the living room were broken, the sliding glass doors need to be lubricated and one toilet paper holder had been pulled out of the wall) but all in all, it was very well maintained. The two biggest complaints I have are the fact that there is no shade on the ocean-side deck and the rental is expensive.I called Bryant Realty twice about the fact that the umbrella on the front deck was ripped and unusable. Both times I was told that they would see if another umbrella could be provided and they would get back to me. Neither time did anyone get back to me, nor was the matter corrected. One of our guests cannot tolerate the sun but loves to be outdoors. He was unable to enjoy the ocean view until late afternoon and evening because of the lack of shade. After we left, I called Bryant again to report the issue. I would be interested to see if anyone attended to it.
Jane K.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2022
Thank you so much for your feedback and review of Island Dreamin', Jane. It's great to hear you were able to enjoy some family time during your week stay with us. We heavily rely on guest feedback to make improvements at the properties so I made note about adding some more shade to the deck and reported everything else to maintenance. I am sorry the unit fell short in a few places maintenance wise, sometimes even when things are reported on turn days we just can't get to everything in time for check-in since we prioritize larger issues such as AC or appliance issues. Island Dreamin' had some updates before the summer season such as all the carpet being replaced with new fluffy carpeting. I'm glad you were able to take full advantage of all the beach equipment and bikes under the deck - the owners certainly thought of everything! We hope to see you and your family back next time you visit Wrightsville Beach!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michael Y.
7 June 2021
Great Place!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Met our extended families needs. Just what we needed!
Michael Y.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2022
Michael, we are thrilled to hear your family enjoyed the wonderful Island Dreamin' unit! The owners have put a lot of upgrades in the unit like new carpeting in the whole unit! There's plenty of room for larger groups to spread out. We'd love to host your family again next year!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michael Y.
7 June 2021
Great Place!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Met our extended families needs. Just what we needed!
Michael Y.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2022
Michael, we are thrilled to hear your family enjoyed the wonderful Island Dreamin' unit! The owners have put a lot of upgrades in the unit like new carpeting in the whole unit! There's plenty of room for larger groups to spread out. We'd love to host your family again next year!
The house was beautiful and spacious as advertised, with wonderful ocean views. Everyone was comfortable and the deck was amazing. The upstairs lounge and kitchen was great for the teenagers. It was wonderful to be right on the beach and the location was convenient to town too.
Christine M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2021
Sounds like a wonderful time, Christine! The owners put a lot of care into maintaining the property for guests and are constantly upgrading items. They just replaced all the carpeting in the unit and had the unit spring cleaned! We are happy to hear you all enjoyed Island Dreamin' and hope to have you back relaxing at the unit soon. Take care!
We had a nice vacation at Thanksgiving, and enjoyed the chairs and beach equipment provided.
Benjamin B.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2021
Great to hear everyone had a great Thanksgiving! Visit again soon, Benjamin!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
15 Oct 2020
South End
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It was an awesome stay. Fabulous rental on the south end of Wrightsville Beach
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2022
We love to hear it, Debra! Hurry back!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jane K.
21 July 2020
Can I stay longer?
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We rented this very large cottage, anticipating 18 family members. Because of Covid-19 concerns, only 9 of us were able to go. Needless to say, we had PLENTY of room. We liked the quality of the beds, the closeness to the beach, all the appliances, and the soundproof nature of the cottage.the front porch could use more shade so it could be used during the was great having the boogey boards, bikes, and kayaks available to use. Thank you!
Jane K.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
We know its hard to leave, come back anytime! Glad you enjoyed!
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