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Spacious home w ocean views from wraparound porch

Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Located on a private road, Cardwell is an architecturally unique oceanfront home designed by an associate of Frank Lloyd Wright. With its wraparound porch and spacious living area, this one-of-a-kind cottage offers picture-perfect views and a sense of seclusion. Prepare meals in the lightly updated kitchen or fire up the gas grill for family gatherings.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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.

Spacious home w ocean views from wraparound porch

Spend your next beach vacation rocking on the spacious wraparound porch at “Cardwell”. This seemingly ocean front home sports great ocean views and was designed by an architect associate of Frank Lloyd Wright. Although this home is technically one house back from the beach front, the unique staggered lots on the north end of the island ensure picture perfect views and a feeling of privacy. The private road with no public parking will make you feel as though you have the beach to yourself. Don’t miss your chance to vacation in this one-of-a-kind cottage!

The main living level of “Cardwell” has a large living-dining area with cathedral ceilings. A series of sliding glass doors wrap the home to allow natural light to flood the living space and showcase the picturesque views beyond. The kitchen and bathrooms have been lightly updated to make a comfortable space to prepare home cooked meals for the family. A large dining table provides ample seating and opens to the main living space that is furnished with plenty of seating options. Just off the kitchen is a small multi-purpose room that includes a bunk bed (twin over twin), half bathroom, and laundry facilities.

Down the hall on the main living level is a full bathroom that serves the nearby guest room that is furnished with two beds, a twin, and a queen. This guest room has a large sliding glass door that leads to the ocean side deck and offers a nice view of the ocean. The primary suite is located at the end of the hall and features a lush kind sized bed, walk in closet, dual vanity, walk in shower, and gives direct access to the wraparound porch. Wake up each morning to the waves crashing and palms blowing in the soft breeze.

A spiral staircase located in the living room gives this home unique character and leads to the top floor where there are three additional bedrooms. At the top of the stairs, you will find a full bathroom complete with a walk-in shower. This bathroom serves the upstairs bedrooms. To your left is a guest room with a queen-size bed and built-in seating. This bedroom overlooks the main living area below and features some very eye-catching angles designed by the architect. To the right of the stairs there is a second guest bedroom with a queen bed that is framed by a series of windows that make the room feel bright and airy. This guest room also overlooks the living area below and directly leads to the third bedroom which provides a full bed. Given that the full bedroom directly connects to the queen guest room this sleeping arrangement is ideal for families with small children.

If you are looking for a vacation home with ample outdoor space, great views, worry free parking, a stellar location, tons of charm, and all the comforts of home then look no further. This home has a lot to offer and is sure to provide a space for a memorable family vacation!

Occupancy: 13
Stay Requirements: Saturday to Saturday rental in summer. Minimum of 2-night stay in other seasons.
Bedding Configuration: 1 King, 3 Queen, 1 Full, 1 Twin, 1 Bunk (Twin/Twin).
Parking: Parking on site for 4 vehicles.
Pet Policy: No pets allowed.
Prohibited: Boat Trailers, Smoking, RV’s, Boats, Pets, Charging Golf Carts, Mail and Packages are not able to be sent to the rental.
Featured Amenities: Garage, Enclosed Outdoor Shower, Keyless Entry, Gas Grill, Single Family Home.
Property Security: For the security of our guests and the safety of our home, we have exterior security cameras located on the front door (doorbell camera).
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 “W136 – Cardwell” as a vacation rental.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling 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

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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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Wrightsville Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Wrightsville Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Wrightsville SUP - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Wrightsville Beach Museum of History - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Aussie Island Surf Shop - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dockside Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bluewater Waterfront Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jerry Allen's Sports Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Poe's Tavern - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious home w ocean views from wraparound porch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious home w ocean views from wraparound porch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious home w ocean views from wraparound porch?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious home w ocean views from wraparound porch located?

Located in Shell Island, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wrightsville Beach, Johnnie Mercer's Pier, and Figure Eight Island. Wrightsville SUP and Aussie Island Surf Shop are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Spacious home w ocean views from wraparound porch Reviews

7.8

Good

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Great vacation!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Great location, great house, beautiful beach, wonderful vacation!
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10/10 Excellent

GINNY C., Amherst, NY

Our favoirie beach house

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 have family and have stayed in several of the homes on Wrightsville Beach. This is our familes favorite- this hear was our 4th time at the beach house. You can't beat the location on the quiet end of the beach- lots if privacy. The deck and views are amazing . They updated the house and it really now has thae beach cottage feel . The kitchen is huge -We are already booked for next year !

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach House

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay there again. There's a bunk bed and 1/2 bath in the mud room which lets it act as a 6th bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful, private, pleasant

Great for families, had lovely bike trips to local eateries; the ocean/beach here is simplu spectacular, can't be beat!! The spiral staircase is a bit steep for toddlers, but first floor bedrooms were dandy, walkouts abound.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house, great location

Enjoyed our stay. Couldn’t have found a better spot. Comfortable, beautiful view, convenient to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

A guest from Swanton, MD

Cardwell x 2

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: This is the second time we've rented this place. Love the location and the size of the house.
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6/10 Okay

Craig R.

Cardwell great view

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Ocean front feel! House ac is inadequate. Hence moldy smell. Comfortable master bedroom. Quirky set up upstairs.

10/10 Excellent

barrett a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay.

We had a wonderful time and the house was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Fred S.

Beach house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Wonderful house and location for a relaxing vacation by the beach. Great deck to enjoy views of ocean and enjoy ocean breezes
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Swanton, MD

Lovely stay at Cardwell

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: Nice location. Plenty of room for our family. Downstairs facilities were a bonus. Lots of porch furniture and windows.
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8/10 Good

Courtenay P.

Cardwell review 8.14-8.21

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Little water pressure in the master shower. Upstairs bedroom TV did not work. The grill was so filthy it would get hotter than 300 degrees. I had spoken to Morgan on Aug 10th to make sure the grill had propane which it did. As a result, the grill was useless. We ended up cooking my birthday meal on the stove:((( Broken window blinds upstairs.

8/10 Good

Carol G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location

The house is a bit dated but is a perfect beach cottage. The kitchen was well stocked and there were enough bedrooms for our group. Property manager communicated very well. I'm giving it a 4-star overall because it does need a little tender loving care. Stove did not work well and some of the furniture seemed to be falling apart.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
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8/10 Good

renn c.

Fun Week

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, our stay was good. The location of this property is fantastic. The house itself could use some refreshing but it met our needs. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was fairly well supplied.
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2/10 Terrible

Beach house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cockroaches and fleas. But a nice location. Property managers gave us a refund of a portion of the rent. But this house has issues the next renters should be aware of.
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8/10 Good

Maggie T.

Prime Location / Stuffy Air

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: House was located at the perfect spot, steps from the beach, on a serene end of the island and is of great size for a large amount of people. Vacation was much fun and the beach was beautiful. Air unit was an issue not cooling the place, Bryant responded quickly however. In the end we would use Bryant again but not stay at this location.
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6/10 Okay

Mike M.

Family vacation 2018

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: House was in great location. House is very dated and shows its age. Kitchen is well stocked. Two problems while there. The house has a flea problem and the screen door to the main entrance was in bad shape.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
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4/10 Poor

GINNY C., Amherst, NY

Great Loacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have rented Cardwell in the past and the view and location to the beach never disappoint.Unfortunately the mechanics in the house did.There has always been an issue with the air in the home-especially upstairs, but this year it stopped completely . The temo in the house went uo to 89. Maintenace was called and di come timely and did what they could and retuned to see if they could do more. The house cooled to 80. There is never any air really circulating frim the vents - the vents are cold-but no forced air coming out. The nights even before the air went were warm and uncomfortable.I did submit a complaint and di not hear back.SO- great view- beach access....but be ready for warm nights inside. They definitely need to update the entire air unit. It is a lot to spend and be uncomfortable-I can't recommend to friends until the air is fixed
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Brian M.

Can't recommend this house..

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location, enjoyable week but sub par accommodations
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Close but not in good shape!

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House close to beach but in need of repair! Porch railing rotting, not safe!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Taylor C.

Awesome Beach House

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: We had a great weekend down at Wrightsville Beach. House was in the perfect location, super close to the beach, not crowded with neighbors. House was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

GINNY C., Amherst, NY

Great FAmily Vacation Home

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: Rented this home for a long awaited family vacation. The kitchen is updated with anything you need.The deocorating and furnishings are relaxed cottage style. The view and deck are worth every penny! Wrap around deck offers shade and a great breeze anytime of day. The ocean view is beautiful. Short walk to the beach on a path. The beach is your own-very private and quiet, but a short walk will get you to the pier and and actiivy. Will rent this house again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

vonda H.

Cardwell

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Bugs were a big issue. House needed thorough cleaning. All mattresses are too worn. Dishwasher broken for most of week. Have rented several years,disappointed with house deterioration and upkeep this year.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lovely Week at the Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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 recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

michelle m., -

nice!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: great access to the beach
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Dave B.

Good location - new appliances required

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Oven and dishwasher functioned very poorly. Oven took twice as long as advertised and had to hand wash dishes. Cockroaches on main level in master bedroom. Everything else was fine.