Candy Store House: Vintage-Wow! Historic Charm Meets Modern Flair Close to Shopp

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Southport Marina

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Southport, NC
  • Place, North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Clubs at St. James
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Southport Marina
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Area

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Half Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Southport

Located in Southport, this holiday home is near the beach. Carolina Beach and Cape Fear River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Carolina Beach Arcade. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Map
Southport, NC

What's nearby

  • Old Brunswick County Jail Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Clubs at St. James - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waterfront Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Southport Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tengu Japanese Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fishy Fishy Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Pub Of Southport - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Candy Store House: Vintage-Wow! Historic Charm Meets Modern Flair Close to Shopp pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Candy Store House: Vintage-Wow! Historic Charm Meets Modern Flair Close to Shopp?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Candy Store House: Vintage-Wow! Historic Charm Meets Modern Flair Close to Shopp on 1 November 2026 start from NZ$2,075, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Candy Store House: Vintage-Wow! Historic Charm Meets Modern Flair Close to Shopp?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Candy Store House: Vintage-Wow! Historic Charm Meets Modern Flair Close to Shopp?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Candy Store House: Vintage-Wow! Historic Charm Meets Modern Flair Close to Shopp?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Candy Store House: Vintage-Wow! Historic Charm Meets Modern Flair Close to Shopp located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Old Brunswick County Jail Museum, North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Cape Fear River. Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitors' Center and Franklin Square Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A little piece of Southport heaven

Convenient location for walking around and enjoying the town of Southport. Cute little cottage lives up to its name of the Candy House.
Stayed 38 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Southport Candy Store

An enjoyable place. Great for a couple and their pets. Very close to downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great little house for a couple. Easy access to down town

Loved it. No need to do a key pick up if no key is involved. Text or email the code.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2022
Hi, Jeff. Thanks for taking the time to share your positive experience. We truly appreciate it!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
This is a cute place in a great location, which we really appreciated. However, for the price, I wouldn’t choose to stay here again. The bed was extremely uncomfortable—we actually had to buy a mattress pad just to get a decent night’s sleep. The furniture in the living area also wasn’t comfortable for relaxing or watching TV.The shower was another challenge. It’s very small, and adjusting the water temperature was frustrating. It starts out scalding hot, and once you finally get it to a comfortable level, it quickly turns cold, so you end up constantly readjusting throughout your shower.Additionally, the front door was difficult to open, which was concerning from a safety standpoint.Overall, while the space is charming and the location is convenient, I would prioritize comfort over aesthetics for the price.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Just terrible.

It was cramped, awkward, dirty, and in need of some repairs. The shower is tiny and the shower head was miserable. The blue shag carpet is gross and smelly. The mattress is old and uncomfortable. The middle room should not be considered a bedroom as there is no privacy. Under the deck there is an old sink and leftover construction materials that were not suitable for our pets to be near. The entire thing felt like someone's DIY project rather than a professional, expensive, vacation rental. It was so awful we left a night early and will never return. Keep looking. There are other, lovely places to stay in Southport for less money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

The house is in a great location for walking throughout Southport
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

fell in love

loved the location of property, fell in love with the area, property was in a very quiet and safe area, neighbors were friendly loved the whole experience..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very nice experience

Very comfortable house in a great location in Historic Southport. 15 Minutes from Oak Island Beaches. We'll be back again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

I cannot say how much we enjoyed our stay at the Candy Store House! Everything was just perfect and we hated to leave. The bed was so comfortable, the bathrooms nice and the kitchen well stocked. We were so comfortable and will look forward to coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location in the perfect getaway town

We couldn’t have asked for more for our quickly planned two-week reprieve from the northern snow and ice. Southport is beautiful in late March-early April with so many azaleas and other flowering bushes in full bloom. The Candy Store House rental was perfect for my husband and me and our dog. We were two blocks from the water and just a few blocks from shops and restaurants. We walked everywhere. Southport is a very sweet friendly town for people AND dogs of all ages. E spoke with so many genuinely nice people. Highly recommend this rental In this exceptional place.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and fun place in Southport

Loved my stay here. Great neighborhood two blocks to the water and downtown. The house was comfy with a huge kitchen, fireplace, and fun details. Only minor whine is that it could use some sharper knives in the kitchen. Would definitely stay here again and would wholeheartedly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Southport Special

Our first trip to Southport and our stay at the Candy Store house was simply delightful. The home is warm, inviting and very clean. The neighborhood is very friendly, safe and everyone we met on the block was helpful and lovely to chat with, and Southport folks like to chat, we loved that. We had plenty of space for the two of us and our goldendoodle pup. The kitchen was kitted out beautifully and while we had no use for tv - there was no direction to how to use it, which would have been helpful for the husband to see news, but the WiFi was excellent and we were connected to the world digitally just fine. The town is beyond quaint with its shops, restaurants and most of all sweet people. Almost everything was dog friendly, and quite affordable for a vacation spot. A huge shout out to Oliver’s, Fishy Fishy and Ivan’s for welcoming our pup with open arms. We absolutely fell in love with everything Southport and the Candy Store, and can’t wait to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We and Our dog lived it!

Fun place to stay! Could walk to everything and eat at restaurants or cook in the great kitchen. Could let our dog out the door to run around in the fenced yard. It is great to have a bath and a half in a one bedroom cottage. We loved watching the renovation YouTubes. Quiet, yet close to center of town. A very unique place!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great location!

The Candy Store house was quaint and knowing its history, it made even more special. It was the perfect size for my husband and the location was perfect with everything being within walking distance. The home had all of the amenities we needed and then some. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location! Location! Location!

Fun and very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet getaway

We celebrated our anniversary in Southport and loved the location of this property. Good walking, close to waters edge and all the shops in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

What a cute place. Great location!

Great experience and will totally go back and stay again. Plus it's pet friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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