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Charming and comfortable historic beach cottage!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Wrightsville Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Wrightsville SUP
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Wrightsville Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Wrightsville Beach, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Wrightsville Beach and 9 minutes from University of North Carolina at Wilmington. .This vacation home is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Riverwalk and 20.4 mi (32.8 km) from Carolina Beach.

What's nearby

  • Wrightsville Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wrightsville SUP - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Aussie Island Surf Shop - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 11 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dockside Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jerry Allen's Sports Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪SUNdays Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shark Bar And Kitchen - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming and comfortable historic beach cottage!

Step back in time and enjoy the nostalgic charm of a classic beach retreat at “Lee,” a lovingly preserved historic cottage nestled less than a block from the sparkling shores of Wrightsville Beach. Brimming with vintage character and coastal simplicity, this 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home invites you to slow down and savor the laid-back lifestyle of yesteryear. From the moment you arrive, the spacious wrap around porch welcomes you with its iconic wooden rockers—perfect for sipping coffee as the sun rises or unwinding in the warm ocean breeze. Tucked quietly at the rear of the home, a private back porch features a hammock ideal for peaceful afternoon naps after a long day at the beach.

Inside, the home’s open concept living and dining area exudes warmth and history, comfortably furnished with period pieces that evoke a bygone era while offering cozy spots for movie nights and family conversations. The large dining table is ready to host everything from big seafood feasts to board game tournaments, seating up to ten guests with ease. A built-in workstation in the corner provides a quiet space for catching up on emails or journaling your beachside memories. While the kitchen is modest, it’s fully stocked and functional, offering everything you need to cook and gather at home.

Four bedrooms and two full bathrooms are located on the main floor, each with its own unique style and character. Downstairs, with a separate entrance via the carport, you’ll find the fifth guest bedroom and a private bath—an ideal setup for extended family or guests who prefer extra privacy.

Located on the always-popular Fayetteville Street, “Lee” places you right in the heart of Wrightsville Beach. You’ll be just a short stroll to Johnnie Mercer’s Pier and only minutes from the vibrant downtown area, where you’ll find locally loved restaurants, boutique shopping, and convenient grocery stores. Whether you're walking the beach at sunrise, fishing off the pier, or simply soaking in the salt air from the porch, “Lee” offers a rare opportunity to experience Wrightsville Beach the way it was meant to be—simple, soulful, and full of memories in the making.

Occupancy: 10
Stay Requirements: Sunday to Sunday rental in summer. Minimum of 3-night stay in other seasons.
Bedding Configuration: 2 Queen, 1 Full, 4 Twin.
Parking: Driveway parking on site for 3 vehicles.
Pet Policy: No pets allowed.
Prohibited: Boat Trailers, Smoking, RV’s, Boats, Pets, Mail and Packages are not able to be sent to the rental.
Featured Amenities: Covered Parking, Enclosed Outdoor Shower, Keyless Entry.
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 “W322 – Lee” as a vacation rental.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
This smoke-free vacation home features ecotours nearby, snorkeling nearby, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include sailing nearby, parasailing nearby, and windsurfing nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Porch

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

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Charming and comfortable historic beach cottage! Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

4.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Richard T.

Bad stay

Washing machine had rustSpin cycle didn’t work so clothes were soakedOnly two burners worked on stove and fuses kept blowing Deserve at10 % refund
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Tom H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing

The rustic charm and great location are overshadowed by a severe lack of maintenance. Both shows required maintenance before we could use them. The bed mattresses were lumpy and uncomfortable. The back door didn't have a working lock. If you have a family with you be sure to bring extra toilet paper as the owner only provides one roll per toilet.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alice S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Furniture

Comfortable sitting in the common area was not adequate, there was a loveseat and two lounge chairs for a house that sleeps 10 people. The furniture was dated, dirty and uncomfortable. The 5th bedroom under the home was scary.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Meghan M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs a little TLC

This home is a charming, old home. I love to rent places with character, but this one needs a little TLC to meet rental standards. One bedroom is a separate garage apartment with major mold issues. The family assigned that room could not use it due to the mold infestation. We contacted the rental company for help and were told that maintenance would be by. We never received any further support.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

40 th Birthday

Plenty of historic beach cottage space to feel right at home for 5 people. Would rent again for the character and comfort.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Callie M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Old beach cottage

We loved the location being so close to the beach! However the house was very dirty! I had to go buy cleaning products and a mop and scrub the floors, kitchen and bathrooms before we could unpack... the bathrooms smelled like urine and the whole house had a dead fish smell. After we cleaned it was much better! The house has a lot of charm and very rustic beach vibe. It says it has a grill but it’s charcoal and very rusty and dirty so we didn’t even try to use it. The front porch was also dirty... like ground in dirt and cigarette ashes all over it so I moved it as well.. our feet were black and sandy from walking on the floors.. there was dust balls and Rene ants of food crumbs in the carpets so we vacuumed them several times. The dishes were all dirty and had grainy sweet uff in them so we had to run them all through the dishwasher before using them... they came out of the dishwasher al little better but I’m guessing the dishwasher doesn’t work very well either so we hand washed most of them again. The trash can had scummy grease and food all inside of it and all over the top so we had to was that down as well. I think with improved cleaning people and la little TLC this place could be amazing! The house had a lot of space and the neighbors are SUPER nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020