Figure Eight Island/Gorgeous Sunsets Overlooking Sound With Deep Water Dock

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A coastal property with multiple houses, a dock, and a bridge over water.
A coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a pier.
A wooden pier leading to a house with a balcony.
A marina with boats docked, a wooden pier, and a grassy shoreline.
A kitchen with a gas stove, wooden cabinets, and a view of a body of water through large windows.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Figure Eight Island

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Place, Figure Eight Island
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Johnnie Mercer's Pier
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

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About the area

Wilmington

Located in Wilmington, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Eagle Point Golf Club and Regal Mayfaire are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wrightsville Beach and Halyburton Park. New Hanover County Arboretum and Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking, snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Map
Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Figure Eight Island - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 24 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 29 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 29 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 47 min drive - 57.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cast Iron Kitchen - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Figure Eight Island/Gorgeous Sunsets Overlooking Sound With Deep Water Dock pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Figure Eight Island/Gorgeous Sunsets Overlooking Sound With Deep Water Dock?

As of 12 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Figure Eight Island/Gorgeous Sunsets Overlooking Sound With Deep Water Dock on 6 Jan 2027 start from NZ$10,043, 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 Figure Eight Island/Gorgeous Sunsets Overlooking Sound With Deep Water Dock?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Figure Eight Island/Gorgeous Sunsets Overlooking Sound With Deep Water Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Figure Eight Island/Gorgeous Sunsets Overlooking Sound With Deep Water Dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Figure Eight Island/Gorgeous Sunsets Overlooking Sound With Deep Water Dock located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Figure Eight Island and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Eagle Point Golf Club and Fermental Beer & Wine are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful large sitting areas with stunning views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location on Figure 8 island with a great fishing and boating dock and amazing views of the sound. Truly a unique rental that has it all. Even further, the owners treat you like family and go above and beyond to make sure your vacation there is smooth…
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bunnie is great and house is beautiful

Great stay at beautiful home
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All well
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2026
Enjoyed meeting Eleanor & Harry! Great family celabrating their 63rd with most of their family. They were a wonder family & very understanding. They are welcomed any time to come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding weekend

This home was a perfect spot for our family during a wedding weekend! The views are incredible; the interior furnishings are beautiful and comfortable, and the host was friendly and accommodating to all our questions and requests. I highly recommend this lovely vacation rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We felt honored the place was available and we could stay here. This was a comfortable home with space for everyone to spread out. The view was amazing. Bunnie was a seasoned host; she was responsive, concerned and accommodating. We would rent from her again and would stay in this home again. Thank you for the opportunity to use your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Our family had a wonderful stay at 3 Sandy Point. The location is excellent with easy access to the beach and the bike path . We saw beautiful sunsets from the spacious deck almost every evening. The interiors are well appointed and comfortable with a cook's kitchen. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2022
The Reynolds Family was a delightful family & would welcome them back any time. They were respecful & considerate of the house. A pleasure having them.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Week

We had a wonderful week and everything could not have been better. The house was perfect for our large family. Thank you, Arthur
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great house for 10 people!

The house was very accomdating for our family of 10 people. We cook and the kitchen was very well supplied with cooking utensils,pots, etc. Sunsets on the sound were gorgeous!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving on Figure Eight

We had a large group of family and friends for Thanksgiving week. The house was perfect for this type of getaway. We cooked thanksgiving dinner for 15 without a problem. Everyone loved the visit. Marsh views and sunsets were spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2021
Very nice family. A pleasure having them! very considerate. Would invite them to come back & stay any time. Bunnie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Timeless house with great floor plan and views

House was everything as described and more. Floor plan is great. The sunset views are amazing. Owner was extremely responsive and helpful. There’s lots of room to spread out. There’s a little den near the bedrooms that can be closed off. My 12 year old son put an air mattress in it to have his own room, even though there were more than enough beds. Everyone was comfortable on our multigenerational vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Room to spread out

My three generations enjoyed two full weeks at Figure Eight Island and never felt like we were on top of one another or in each other's way. This is a huge house with lots of room to spread out! As promised, we did see dolphins dancing in the channel behind the house and our children enjoyed late afternoon swims off the dock. The kitchen is well-stocked and we cooked most of our meals in, spending long days on the beach and leisurely evenings in the house. We had excellent communication with the owner and she was responsive to the issues we encountered. The biggest negative is that the basement bedrooms are musty; I would recommend keeping both dehumidifiers running all the time. Overall, we had a great time and enjoyed the opportunity to vacation with all our family together.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Magical month

Wow, I don't even know where to begin there is so much to share. Truly one of the most memorable and relaxing months I have spent in my lifetime. Every detail of the house was fantastic. From the soft comfortable sheets to the well appointed kitchen that made life and cooking so much fun. Every evening was a celebration of the sun saying goodbye . The sky told a beautiful story that had me wanting more. And the owner was extremely accommodating and was always available to see if there was anything we needed. She had fantastic recommendations For local restaurants and fun things for the kids to do. The kids were immersed in Sea life. Long walks on the beach finding all sorts of exciting and rare shells. I've never seen so many Sandollar's. Looking forward to coming back next year to the same house same time
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
So Pleased that your family had such a wonderful time. We had a warm January which gave you time to walk the beach & collect sea shell. The off season months are great for shelling. Please come back & visit us. Warm Regards, Agnes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Views

Fantastic house with great sunset views! The beach was great too! Very nice experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location for fishing and beach

Owner of this property was the most helpful in suggestions from fishing to eating locations etc. Very short walk to the beach and that was awesome as so few people on the beach so truly a relaxing experience. Great area to dock the boat and run out to fish at anytime. Actually fishing from the dock was great too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Awesome house and views, but humid downstairs

This house worked well for our family of three generations - lots of space, GORGEOUS views, nice porch, good dock, close beach access, and big dining table. Even though the house is dated, the kitchen is stocked with every serving dish imaginable! The biggest drawback is the downstairs is very humid. There is one dehumidifier that can't quite handle the job. The situation could be improved with a dehumidifier in each of the 3 bedrooms that is permanently installed so the water bucket doesn't need to be emptied every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2021
Thank you Lynda for your review of the Blanken Cottage. We are in the process of making plans to install a larger permanent dehumidifer this fall. It is an older beach cottage but well maintained & very well equipped and all appliances are in very good working condition. It has double Jennair ovens & down draft cook top. It is a great place to enjoy family reunions with lots of spread out room. The large deck over looks the sound which is great for breakfast coffee & watching dolphins swim by or watch fabulous sunset in the evening.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The deck!

Our family had always stayed in oceanfront properties. This year we made reservations only a month or so prior to vacation, so chose this property on the inland side, and boy are we glad we did! The house has an enormous, beautiful deck overlooking the inland waterway. spent every possible minute out there, from morning coffee to wine at sunset. It was quiet and peaceful, exactly what I needed. The owner Bunnie is extremely responsive. For example, during our first morning a next door neighbor’s HVAC started making a loud continuous noise (they were not staying there at the time). Bunnie was on it immediately contacting everyone, and very soon the noise went away. We really appreciate the peacefulness of the property and attention of the owner.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2021
Marcia, Thank you for he review. You are welcomed to vacation again at the Blanken Cottage. So pleased to hear that you had a wonderful visit. Bunnie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful stay on Figure 8 Island!

Our stay at the Blanken cottage was wonderful! The house is in the best location right on the Intracoastal, across the street from the beach and a block walk to the tennis courts. We easily got equipment delivered and went kayaking and paddle boarding every day from our own private dock. Bunnie, the owner, was super helpful and responsive with any and all questions and concerns. The house has everything you need - plenty of room and a great deck to watch the sunset!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2021
Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed your stay You were wonderful company & would rent to y'all again Bunnie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location On Figure 8 Island

I enjoy watching the boats so this was the perfect location for us. Sunset views on the sound with sunrise views from the beach just a block away. My children enjoyed kayaking on the Sound and checking out the fabulous beach. Great walking/bike trails nearby. My husband is a great cook and enjoyed the well appointed kitchen. Figure Eight Island is beautiful. The house has a great open living/dining room and is great for a family. The beds, sheets, and pillows were very comfortable. I gave 4 stars for cleanliness as the carpet (in areas) needed a little cleaning but everything else was spotless. I can’t wait to go back in the spring or summer and rent a boat to enjoy the sound and intracoastal waterway. Truly a delightful vacation!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2022
I enjoyed having you at the Blanken cottage. The reason the carpet had a few spots is because January is the month I go through the home for deep cleaning. The carpets are cleaned several times a year. Your stay was just before the scheduled carpet cleaning. You & your family are welcome any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Great spot! Loved the dock and the proximity to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place to vacation during a pandemic

We had a wonderful week. Figure 8 island is divine. We loved staying on the sound as we had the ability to boat, jet ski, kayak and SUP. The beach is a short distance to walk and idyllic. Also, easy to social distance with so much privacy. The house was large and comfortably fit two families of 4 adults and 5 children. Kitchen well stocked and easy to prepare meals in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach house

Lovely!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2020
Elizabeth & John, So please that you enjoyed the Blanken Cottage. People don't realize how fabulous being on the sound can be. It was a pleasure having you & your friends staying for the week of the 4th of July.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Boaters Delight

This was the third time we have stayed here and it was the best. We are into boating and fishing and the new dock (courtesy of Florence) was great. The house is spacious and very comfortable with plenty of room for our family— Six adults and six children. Beautiful sunsets every evening!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family house and great location

What a great house and location. The house was very clean and had just about every possible item in the kitchen for any feast. The upstairs is very spacious with a wonderful deck for viewing the sunset. The downstairs is a perfect area for the kids to sleep and hang out. It has its own living area with kitchenette. I would highly recommend this house to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

wonderful

wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
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