Downtown Sunshine Cottage & GolfCart - Vacation rental home in Southport, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1040 square feet

Charming refreshed bungalow located just four blocks from downtown shopping and eateries (see map). You'll find an inviting, open concept living space ideal for calming with friends and family. Stroll or take the golf cart to the waterfront park bench swings where the Cape Fear meets the Atlantic Ocean, dine by the river, appreciate live music, spectacular sunsets, historic sites, and cozy stores. Explore the close by Oak Island beaches only a 15 min. drive away.
Unwind in the gazebo, play bocce, or watch a movie on the sizable sectional with a comfortable fire. There are board games and 3 intelligent TVs to watch with your own accounts and a Victrola (BYO CDs). One bedroom has no TV.
At nighttime, curl up in one of three cozy queen beds with hybrid beds and crisp cotton sheets. In the morning, savor your favorite coffee from the Keurig with a latte spinner. The kitchen has basic supplies and the 3/4 bathroom is complete with blow dryer, towels, shampoo, conditioner, and soap. There is also a half bath off the primary bedroom and a modest washer/dryer.

About the Area

Located in Southport, this vacation home is in the city center and by the sea. Franklin Square Gallery and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Oak Island Lighthouse. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Bald Head Island Information Center are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

How to find the best Carolina Beach rental home experience:

Sticking to a rental home budget:

• In the Carolina Beach area, The earlier your group can book, the easier your search will be. The most desirable rental properties are reserved early. Booking your vacation rental up to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and book your rental.
• Summer is high season in Southport. To find the best value, consider shifting your group's vacation week to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and even October offer pleasant temperatures, , and greatly reduced traffic.
• Some property managers offer rate reductions for active duty military and veterans. Ask your property manager if discounts are available for your family.
• Booking websites typically offer customers an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which generally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for more information.
• Look for your local Carolina Beach area magazine upon checking in. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitor guides contain discounts for local tours, shops, and attractions.

Planning, picking, and booking your prefectvacation home:

• Select a designated group leader, choose your trip dates, and select a spending budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the configuration your group needs. Downtown Sunshine Cottage & GolfCart has 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is usually available on booking websites. If they are not listed, contact the host before reserving your rental. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• If your group is traveling with pets, you will need a pet-friendly rental. Get information on breed, weight, and type requirements. Often, property managers require additional pet deposits and fees.
• Visiting for a specific event? If so, use a map search to find nearby rentals.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. Remember to confirm all required amenities are available before reserving a rental

During your stay:

• Store the manager's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, A/V setup or WIFI setup. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief call can prevent lots of issues.
• Lock your vacation home while you're away. Protect the owner's property and your things!
• During check-in, make note of any issues with the rental property and immediately contact the property manager. Keep records of all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disagreeable vacationers disrupting your life at home. Apply the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great local food and places you would've never otherwise known about!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Residents can usually point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to find the best seashells, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, take a walk through the rental to reconfirm you've collected everything. Make sure to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Hosts rely on good reviews to stimulate more bookings. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other families will will be grateful for your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to fix it.