10/10 Excellent
Lexie M.
7 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lexie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Entire home
Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport!
Holiday home in Southport with kitchen
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Southport, NC
- Place, The Clubs at St. James4 min walk
- Place, North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport5 min walk
- Place, Southport Marina8 min walk
- Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)53 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport!
Birdsong Cottage is set back behind the 114 W. West St main house and accessed through a side garden gate and path.
The cottage is ideally situated in the heart of historic Southport - a short walking distance to all of the quaint antique stores, chic boutiques, and laid-back riverfront seafood restaurants and bars.
The Oak Island Beaches are 10 minutes away. Bald Head Island and the beaches of Pleasure Island: Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Fort Fisher are just a 20 minute ferry ride from Southport. The ferry is 6 minutes from the cottage.
The cottage is ideally situated in the heart of historic Southport - a short walking distance to all of the quaint antique stores, chic boutiques, and laid-back riverfront seafood restaurants and bars.
The Oak Island Beaches are 10 minutes away. Bald Head Island and the beaches of Pleasure Island: Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Fort Fisher are just a 20 minute ferry ride from Southport. The ferry is 6 minutes from the cottage.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 601192687
About the area
Southport
Located in Southport, this holiday home is in a walkable area with good shopping. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and popular attractions include North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Carolina Beach Arcade are also worth visiting.
Southport, NC
What's nearby
- Franklin Square Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- The Clubs at St. James - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Southport Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Old Brunswick County Jail Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Fishy Fishy Cafe - 7 min walk
- The Pub Of Southport - 3 min drive
- Oliver's on the Cape Fear - 7 min walk
- Provision Company - 8 min walk
- Frying Pan - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Colton F.
7 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Colton F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Izzy K.
8 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Izzy K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen L.
13 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heart of Southport
Kathleen L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Myron B.
28 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Myron B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paul M.
16 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location.
Paul M.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michele M.
29 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Michele M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Michele P.
3 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Southport, NC Stay
Michele P.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leah T.
28 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best anniversary trip!!!!
Leah T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Liesl W.
6 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable Weekend Getaway!
Liesl W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
30 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Oasis
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chris I.
6 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage
Chris I.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brandon B.
16 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great little cottage!!
Brandon B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
susan h.
11 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend getaway
susan h.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Brent B.
29 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Brent B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lilibeth S., Chesapeake Beach
17 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walking distance
Lilibeth S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
20 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable Cottage
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tara W.
26 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing first time in Southport!!!
Tara W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leighann V.
4 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LDW in Southport!
Leighann V.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kristen C.
22 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Kristen C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marion M.
16 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Food, exercise and the River!
Marion M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
April W.
20 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
April W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
CRAIG W., RANCHO MIRAGE
28 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful cottage in Southport
CRAIG W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
jean f.
31 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect and private
jean f.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
8/10 Good
laureen r.
11 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint cottage in the woods close to historical town .
laureen r.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
About the host
Your host
Kelly and Robert chose Southport, NC as their new home after living and working together in the charter yacht vacation industry in the US Virgin Islands for 20 plus years. Robert was born and raised in East Lansing, Michigan before moving to Denver, CO and eventually the US Virgin Islands. Kelly grew up in Bernardsville, NJ, then lived in Philadelphia for 10 years before making the USVI her home. The two were married (first marriages for both) in Southport in 2016.
Captain Robert holds a USCG 100 ton license and is Padi Dive Master. If you would like to go boating for a day...talk to Robert! He works currently as a relief captain on the Bald Head Island Ferry, so he can offer you recommendations about a BHI excursion as well.
Kelly is a Licensed Real Estate Broker with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage in Southport. She also runs a successful real estate investment company, buying and rehabbing historic properties around Southport. If you are interested in looking at any property while you are in the area, Kelly will be happy to show you around!
Kelly and Robert look forward to welcoming you to Southport and hope you enjoy exploring the area as much as they do!
Captain Robert holds a USCG 100 ton license and is Padi Dive Master. If you would like to go boating for a day...talk to Robert! He works currently as a relief captain on the Bald Head Island Ferry, so he can offer you recommendations about a BHI excursion as well.
Kelly is a Licensed Real Estate Broker with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage in Southport. She also runs a successful real estate investment company, buying and rehabbing historic properties around Southport. If you are interested in looking at any property while you are in the area, Kelly will be happy to show you around!
Kelly and Robert look forward to welcoming you to Southport and hope you enjoy exploring the area as much as they do!
Why they chose this property
The cottage is a lovely garden oasis in the heart of historic Southport. The cottage is close enough to the waterfront and to the shops and restaurants for guests to walk or ride a bike everywhere. Staying at Birdsong Cottage is like being an instant local.
What makes this property unique
Privacy and quiet. Dedicated cleanliness. The owners will offer guidance and are on site to help with any issues, but leave guests on their own to enjoy the property as if it were their own.
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