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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach, beach towels
Marina
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Southport, NC
  • Place, Southport Marina
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, The Clubs at St. James
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪45 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.

Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina

Enjoy your Master Bedroom with private bath. Indulge in your European steam shower and marble-tiled, dual-head shower spa. Your separate media room comes equipped with a 77' flat screen TV with Apple TV, a PlayStation5 to Play Like Never Before, and Pottery Barn leather sectional seating for enjoying with family and friends! Besides enjoying a game, or your own movies and music via streaming apps like Netflix and iTunes, feel free to enjoy a book, play a board game, or pass an afternoon on the second story outdoor seating area watching the sail and power boats explore the coast. Your custom kitchen, part of a hundred thousand dollar renovation, waits just inside, where you can fix anything from French 75's to a pitcher of frozen margaritas-- or gourmet cook to your hearts content-- while drinking in the visual beauty of the Carolina coast or listening to shore birds and the clinking of the ships' rigging... Downstairs, one bedroom is perfect for young children with its two day beds, comfortingly enclosed on three sides. Two roll-out trundles are great for siblings. Or, the bedroom can be put to good use by single friends maximizing space on vacation! Enjoy the back porch swing and two bathrooms from which to choose: one with a custom, marble-tiled shower enclosure with its own water-heater to ensure endless showers or another with a Jacuzzi jetted-tub large enough for couples or young children and their friends! A second bedroom is perfect for couples or siblings with its full-size, handmade solid pine daybed with full-size, roll-out trundle. Both bedrooms also feature sail chairs--comfortable and nearly indestructible-- made locally from up-cycled, racing-grade, boat sail!. The third bedroom, with queen bed, antique side tables and blanket chest, is well-suited to grandparents or another couple. It is also the location of the wireless router which affords high speed internet throughout the home. Your upstairs custom kitchen has bar seating as well as a more formal dining area for eight. In addition to typical amenities, enjoy your Keurig, espresso maker, charcoal grill (Big Green Egg, XL, to be exact), and atypical cookware including a pressure cooker favored in many cuban dishes. You'll also find your kitchen basics fully stocked on arrival-- we do ask that you replenish what you use and we welcome suggestions on what you'd like to see added in the future. Outside, enjoy cornhole in your side yard, display your grilling expertise on your own luxury Big Green Egg (but please ONLY use the supplied BGE Charcoal and SpeediLight Natural Charcoal Starters) in the hardscaped backyard with built-in firepit, stroll through the picturesque neighborhood, or take a swim or a suntan in the in-ground pool. If exploring's your passion, the marina, coastal walk, and historic Southport are just down the street. If bar-life or food are your passions, stroll to six right on the water-- and don't be surprised to watch dolphins play while you eat (or drink!). For ‘Vitamin T’ seekers, walk to the Southport Yoga Dock for daily classes, wellness, and the kind of centered feeling no amount of money can buy! Jump on your bikes or walk a little farther for the shopping or antiquing which brings day trippers down from Wilmington, Oak Island, or Bald Head. Terrific beaches are easily accessible by car and/or ferry, ranging from minutes on neighboring Oak Island to 30 minutes or so for Wilmington area destinations. Or, with an additional security deposit, fee, and proof of boating experience, use your 19' Grady White with a Yamaha 150, berthed within eyesight of your home, and the entire coast is your playground! Pack a picnic and Pelican Island can be your private beach, and is a 5-minute boat-ride away. Visit Bald Head Island and its miles of pristine beaches, including terrific body-surfing and surfing breaks. Boat the Intracoastal and stop for lunch, dinner, or drinks, wherever you fancy! If golf's your passion, St James Resort is right around the corner by boat or car. Original art throughout including works by local artists and the Georgia-based, Sandra Sacco. Custom ceiling fans throughout.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Southport Marina. Features include an outdoor pool, a gym and 1 hot tub. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a sauna and a playground
  • Steps from Southport Marina and 9 minutes on foot from Franklin Square Gallery
As a guest of Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina, you'll find an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness centre. The family-friendly Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Travel Crib & High Chair, Bouncy Chair, & books.

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Ocean-view Family-friendly Walking Access Charming Town House

Ocean-view Family-friendly Walking Access Charming Town

Ocean-view Family-friendly Walking Access Charming Town House

Ocean-view Family-friendly Walking Access Charming Town House

Ocean-view Family-friendly Walking Access Charming Town

Ocean-view, family-friendly, walking access to charming town and marina Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 206 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Terry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our group was mostly in our 70s. We didn't realize that the kitchen/dining was on the 2nd floor. Not convenient for carrying groceries. One bedroom was listed as 2 full or queen beds but didnt mention that 1 of the beds was a trundle only a foot off the floor. Tv room is small only big enough for 3 to 4 people. The house lock was at the back door with a swing blocking the porch entrance. All in all the house is really cute but I would suggest it for younger guests.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

8/10 Good

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great walking distance from restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

christian j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our time so much staying at this beautiful home! The area is perfect for walking distance to anywhere in town, the house was spacious and we utilized many amenities. Overall the home was very clean and family-friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

6/10 Okay

Marcus J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice & clean property! Only 2 tvs in entire home says private pool, its not private & it wasn't open!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

L S., Rock Hill SC

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful New Years at the Crazy Bird! Location was perfect for walking to shops and restaurants. The updated Kitchen and Media room were a hit for our group. We enjoyed the card and board games that were provided. The kids enjoyed having their own space while the adults were playing games. The deck off the kitchen is a perfect place for morning coffee or afternoon nap. Everyone in our group was very pleased with how clean everything was. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
View from kitchen porch
Seagulls down by the waterfront
Sunset at the marina
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a lovely home within walking distance of the quaint downtown of Southport with many cute shops and delicious restaurants. The upstairs balcony off the kitchen is a great place to sit in the morning sun and enjoy the view of the harbor.Of note, the kitchen, dining area, and play station / TV room are all on the second floor, along with the master bedroom with en suite bathroom and a half bath near the kitchen. The first floor has three bedrooms, two bathrooms (including a jacuzzi!), laundry and a coat / game closet. What was missing for us was a living room or family room.Communication with the owners was prompt and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay so much, and the communication was so helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jinni H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Since there are no closets available for guest, hang hooks on back of doors and/or have luggage racks available. There was no toiletries in upstairs bathroom. Reword room/beds available. We thought we'd get a room with 2 double beds not a trundle bed that adults have to climb over.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful place to stay and enjoy Southport.Beautiful house with everything we could possibly want.It was an easy and lovely walk to town.Had fun riding the bikes too.Enjoyed our first experience grilling on the Big Green Egg. The community pool was lovely.We enjoyed watching boats from the porch.We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay! Media Room has a great leather couche-- and we liked the glass doors to close it off to enhance the movie experience :) Loved the location, and all the enhancements the owners keep putting in-- we definitely plan to return!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malik D.

Liked: Cleanliness
This stay was an absolutely great time. It was so clean and the family enjoyed it a lot! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
This was hands down the most unsanitary and unkempt property I've experienced through Vrbo.com. The house is obviously beimg remodeled and should not have been made available. However, the obvious stains from sexual intercourse, non-working lights, missing door knobs and handles, used washcloth hanging over the door, pet hair and /or dust clumped across the headboard, false representation of amenities and just the complete disregard for the decent cleanliness was more than we could stomach. This home should not be on VRBO at present. We reached out to the owners and received NO reply. The pictures tell about half of the story. It would only allow 8. Stay away! Disgusting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Our family vacation at the house was an absolute blast! We had a fantastic time with 8 people. There was so much to do - we spent our days relaxing on the beach, taking a dip in the pool, exploring the town, finding great places to eat and finding some time to just chill and unwind. It was a perfect blend of excitement and relaxation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanetta D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful week, beautiful place and beautiful memories!

We stayed for a week with our family and our teens brought their friends. The accommodations more than met our needs, the beds were comfortable, the pillows were soft, the kitchen stocked with all kinds of spices and we loved the porches. Our teenagers did not complain once of being bored and we had 6 between the ages of 14 and 16. They didn’t even play on their phones until bedtime haha! The pool, walk to town, walk to marsh, fire pit and swing kept them busy and we spent so much time in together at the pool which felt private most of the time. We thought no living room would be a challenge, but the porches suited us all well! The host were fast to respond and compassionate as we had a few small challenges pop up. Two things to note the internet is a little slow if you need to work or write a college paper, but it is a vacation so we didn’t really care haha! Only the Owner Bedroom has a tv, again no problem our teens bought a projector and put movies on the white fence outside and watched with a the fire which was way better anyways. Great place, just do it, book the house and get ready for a great week! Thank you Patrick and Carrie for going above above and beyond for our family!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome beach house

It was beautiful house and lots of appliances and just very clean and the beds were very comfortable and Patrick and Carrie are awesome they told us everything we needed to know about our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

karina, Raleigh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. House was very nice and clean. Enough space for big family. Close to the beach and a lot of restaurants. I will recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved It

We all really loved this property— great location, enough bedrooms, and amazing beds and pillows!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Crazy about Crazy Birds!

Very nicely equipped property (Big Green Egg, firepit, great bathrooms throughout, etc) with fantastic location-- we walked to dinners, into town, for coffee, and all along the waterfront drinking in the beauty of the area! It was cool to check-out high-end appliances like the SubZero fridge and Cove dishwasher too. Talked with the owners and know the Media Room renovation is under contract and we're excited to see that improvement-- we'll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelly F.

Very Disappointing Experience and Owner Charged Us for Electrician Visit

I was going to give our stay 3 stars because it is conveniently located and while we had some disappointing things happen during our stay, we enjoyed Southport and were willing to overlook some of the oddities of the place. However, after having numerous issues with the kitchen appliances, the owner has decided to charge us for the electrician visit which they are claiming was caused by something we did. It all started with no water coming out of the kitchen faucet and after contacting the owners were told it's likely the batteries needing to be replaced. After running to the store and paying 32 for batteries (which they never offered to reimburse), we had a working faucet. That was just the beginning of the issues (no power to the dishwasher, garbage disposal button not operational) and after all of it, they charged us. In addition, there is no living area to speak of and from the online pictures this was not evident. There is the kids area which has block seating that is very hard to sit on and uncomfortable. Not to mention the carpet in that room was VERY dirty and we found a fake fingernail in the carpet making us wonder if it's vacuumed. There is not a single sofa to sit on so when hanging out and talking, we had to sit on the hard chairs in the dining room or squeeze into the uncomfortable kids room. There are plenty of options for places to stay in Southport so I would not waste your money staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lane K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House, Great Location!

We loved our weekend at Crazy Birds! We stayed there for a wedding and it was the perfect house for our needs. So close to everything in Southport and the amenities were great. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Popp F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Suzie R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Would not recommend NO LIVING SPACE

As a travel professional with over 30 years in the industry I would NOT recommend this rental. While accurate about the amount of bedrooms/baths, the "media room" is the size of a walk in closet and the "stadium seating" amounts to 2 big framed in steps covered in carpet that is horribly stained. The view from the kitchen is marred by a huge hole in the screen that one would guess was chewed by a dog given that a large dog chew was left laying on the door mat. The key pad is located on the back door which requires you to traipse through the grass due to no walk way. The back door is blocked by a curiuosly placed porch swing that one has to navigate around to even reach the door. When we arrived we contacted the Host and advised that not having a space where we could all sit together other than the kitchen was going to be a deal breaker. We were told the description showed that there was no traditional living room/den. The description at that time did not disclose this information. I did however find it among the review complaints. I would think having the info the description vs defending it in bad reviews would be more ideal.In the end, we chose not to stay and rented another property a few streets over that met our needs, was beautiful appointed and was half the price of the original rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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