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Downtown Sunshine Cottage & GolfCart

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Property grounds
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 697 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Southport, NC
  • Place, Southport Marina
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Franklin Square Gallery
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, The Clubs at St. James
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Downtown Sunshine Cottage & GolfCart

Charming, renovated cottage, just blocks from downtown. Ride the 6 seat golf cart to shops, waterfront swings, live music, riverfront dining, and spectacular sunsets. Only a 15 min car ride to Oak Island’s beaches & golf. Unwind in the gazebo, play bocce, or snuggle up for a movie by the fireplace. Sleep soundly in plush queen beds. Enjoy a clean kitchen with Keurig & lattes. Three smart TVs, 1.5 bathrooms and washer/dryer. Must be 24+ yrs old to book. (Signed waiver requested after booking).
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Franklin Square Gallery. Features include laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a terrace
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Franklin Square Gallery and Southport Marina
As a guest of Downtown Sunshine Cottage & GolfCart, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf

Safety features

  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,040 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Start the dishwasher

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 ensure the golf cart is back in its original position and the key is placed back on the hook behind the door. Thank you!

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Downtown Sunshine Cottage & GolfCart Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

P M.

Liked: Cleanliness
John and Jen had great communication from the beginning to the end! Everything was as expected and better. Such a cute home with all the right things. Well appointed and the extra touches like treats and bottled water were much appreciated as we arrived a bit late! So convenient and wish we could have had more time to cruise Southport on the golf cart (which is bigger than the one in the picture!) Would definitely book again when needing a place to stay in Southport!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful! Incredibly clean, well stocked and in a great downtown location. Cart was a treat too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is fantastic and very clean! I have stayed at a lot of rentals, and this one stands out in the best way! Plenty of room, decorated super cute/cozy, and the owners provided lots of communication and details.The golf cart was such a perk too! We will not hesitate to rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Preston K.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary J.

Liked: Cleanliness
We arrived earlier than expected and the host was willing to let us park at the home. The home was much more than expected…well appointed kitchen, lots of seating, comfortable bed, lots of towels, and having a golf cart was fantastic! We will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience in a great neighborhood. We would definitely rent this home again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for our girls weekend! The house is in a great location, super cute decor, beds were comfy and having the golf cart was awesome. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

alison w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Immaculate property. Great location and the use of the golf cart made it perfect especially on such a busy weekend. Cannot fault anything. Even provided sweet wildlife with baby birds in the front door wreath!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette W.

Liked: Cleanliness
we reserved the cottage for a special mother-daughter weekend for our mothers Mother’s Day this year and her 79th birthday. Everything was perfect. The cottage was so cozy and tastefully decorated and felt just like Home. The golf cart was such a plus plus because we were able to drive our mother around and she could enjoy all the scenery without getting overtired or too hot. She is already talking about making plans for another visit. Thank you for being a part of making very special memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness

5 Stars all the way.

Very cute, warm space. Golf cart was the cherry on top. Friendly & helpful hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Southport getaway

It was great. The cottage is very well done and inviting.Our best activity was seeing the white Ibis that migrate through here and settle very close to the cottage. Just find the Ibis cottages and they are right behind on the pond.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house

House was wonderful. Stocked more than we expected, very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Cozy

Home was very well kept, cozy, and clean. Owners were friendly and communicative! We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay at Sunshine Cottage

My husband and I really enjoyed every minute of our first time in Southport. The house was just perfect. Clean, comfortable, adorable and had everything we could have possibly needed. It is a home away from home for sure. The golf cart was a great perk but we also walked into town easily from the house several times which was great too. We would happily rent this house again. We will be back for sure as soon as we can. Thanks Jennifer!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee W.

Liked: Cleanliness

February birthdays

Our annual trip to Southport to celebrate birthdays and our first time staying in this home. We loved it! The house was charmingly decorated, exceptionally clean and many little extras left by the owners. Response to all our questions were immediate. We would definitely recommend and stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection

Everything about our stay was perfect. The cottage is wonderfully renovated and decorated. The location was quiet, yet convenient to everything we wanted or needed, and having a golf cart just made it that much better! Thank you and we can't wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Immaculate Property

This property was one of the cleanest and best appointed properties that we have had the pleasure of staying at. The owners were very responsive and on the ball about anything we needed. We enjoyed it for our wedding weekend and used it for the groom and his groomsmen as well as our mini-moon afterwards. We couldn’t have asked for a better property for it. We also want to add recommendations for the vendors for our wedding who were all phenomenal! Venue: Southport Community Building Catering: Coastal Catering and Events Rentals: 3 Cheers Party Rentals Photographer: Tidal Marsh Photography/Cherished Photography Thanks to the Sunshine Cottage for helping to make our wedding such a memorable one.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

What an amazing vacation!

This house was most likely the cleanest property we've ever stayed in, which is extra amazing because it's near the beach and so it's a sandy area. Not a speck of sand anywhere in the house when we got there! The location is amazing! It's in close proximity to the restaurants and shops all down Howe Street, but also close enough to the water area. The inclusion of the golf cart really makes this property the most desirable one in Southport. Sure you could get closer to the water, but there would still be places you'd need to drive a vehicle. Not with this house! Golf cart all the time! Jennifer, the owner, was also kind enough to provide us information about bike rentals. We were able to do that through Mr. Beach. It was reasonable prices and flawless delivery to the property. I will note that it's not a true two bathrooms, as the bath off of the master is just a toilet and sink. I definitely could've figured that out if I had paid more attention. I would say it's a factor of how VRBO lists the bathrooms. Even after I figured it out and really wanted a second shower, this property was still the winner for us. We couldn't beat the location and golf cart! We had a small snafu checking in, probably an error on my part, lol, but Jennifer fixed it literally immediately. We also had a small towel situation that Jennifer also fixed immediately. She sent the housekeeper, Donna, to fix the problem. Donna is amazing! Thanks for everything! We hope to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Gorgeous!!

We found the Sunshine Cottage to be exceptionally clean, neat, and comfortable. The chocolate chip cookies were a nice surprise since we were starving when we arrived. The Golf Cart was such bonus. The hosts thought of everything. We couldn't have asked for more. We enjoyed the town of Southport. We felt extremely safe and relaxed. Thank you so much for such a wonderful place to stay. You deserve way more then 5 stars!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydnei C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the Sunshine Cottage

This place was perfect for our beach getaway! The house was perfect, very clean, adorably updated and decorated. The golf cart made the trip, it’s in a super cute area so being able to go out around town just using the golf cart was amazing. The host was incredible, very responsive, and made the whole thing super simple and easy. Definitely recommend and will be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful little cottage

We had a very nice stay at Downtown Sunshine. The cottage was super cute and homey; and had everything you need for a comfortable stay. Jennifer was a wonderful host...very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Coastal Cottage Full of Southern Charm

Cozy well-appointed Southern charmer chock full of laid back (l)attitude. Family stayed three nights and it was our base of operations for sight-seeing and exploration in the area. We came back to the cottage often daily and the golf cart was very convenient as well as a lot of fun!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison S., Cary, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Coastal Charm

Sunshine Cottage...what a fantastic retreat! One adult and two teens give it 3 thumbs up! Everyone had their own space and an enjoyable gathering area for games and watching movies. The golf cart was so much fun and the absolute best way to explore Southport! A beautiful, coastal NC experience...looking forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024