A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 15
Popular amenities
Garage parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Wrightsville Beach, NC
Wrightsville Beach
Place, Wrightsville Beach
6 min walk
Johnnie Mercer's Pier
Place, Johnnie Mercer's Pier
2 min drive
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Place, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
11 min drive
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
20 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)
First Floor Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
First Floor Bedroom
1 King Bed
First Floor Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Top Floor Bedroom
2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Top Floor Bedroom
1 King Bed
Top Floor Sunroom
1 Double Sofa Bed
4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
First-Floor Full Bathroom
First-Floor Full Bathroom
First-Floor Master Bathroom
Second Floor Half Bathroom
Top Floor Master Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
RARE Oceanside 5BR Waterfront Home w/ pvt Dock!
Take full advantage of the beautiful expanse of salt marshes stretching along the west side of Wrightsville Beach at this outstanding kayaking and paddle boarding haven. And it’s still only 300’ to the sandy beach.
Perfect for entertaining & large families, the living areas flow beautifully and open to decks for a view of your expanded private dock from multiple exterior decks. Take advantage of the spacious, bright bedrooms, many with private decks, as the breezes over the grasses lull you to sleep.
Parking instructions: Parking for 6 or more cars depending on size. Any additional vehicles that do not fit at the property must park in paid public parking.
INCLUDED: WIFI, fully stocked kitchen, paper goods, and ALL linens, including all bedding + bath + beach towels to save you the hassle/cost of renting them separately ($200-300+ value)! When you arrive, beds will be made with crisp, fresh linens and complete sets of fluffy towels will be available. Beach bikes, cooler, beach cart, and beach accessories are also provided for your enjoyment.
You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.
Please notify our office if you're planning to bring a pet as the following pet policy will apply: A maximum of 2 pets are permitted. ONLY DOGS ARE ALLOWED. The pet fee is $250 per pet plus tax. A pet fee will be added after booking. No dogs are allowed without prior approval and payment of a non-refundable pet fee, per pet. Undisclosed dogs will incur a minimum $300 fine plus tax. Violation of our 2-pet maximum policy will incur a minimum of $300 plus tax charge, per pet, plus the tenant will be in material breach of the lease, and grounds for eviction will apply. The pet must be removed from the premises immediately, and your reservation may be canceled with no refund given.
**Please note: All service animals & emotional support animals must be disclosed at the time of booking to allow the agent to collect records and documentation to support the request in accordance with all state and federal laws. A pet fee will NOT be charged for true Service Animals.**
No pets are allowed on the beach strand from April 1 through September 30. Pets must be on a leash if on the beach strand from October 1 through March 31.
Sea Scape requires that all reservations have a signed rental agreement that will be sent to you via text message after booking. Once you've booked your stay, you will have 48 hrs. to complete the rental agreement to confirm your stay. Sea Scape reserves the right to cancel your booking if the rental agreement is not completed within 48hrs.
Booking a vacation rental can be stressful! Our goal is to make the process as easy as possible for our guests and to provide excellent customer service every time. Please contact us with specific requests, and we'll do our best to help!
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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
About the area
Wrightsville Beach
Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Shell Island, a neighbourhood in Wrightsville Beach. Bellamy Mansion Museum and Burgwin-Wright House are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Mayfaire Town Center and Independence Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at UNCW Soccer Stadium, or consider a night out at Oceanic. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hunting.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
Riverwalk - 21 min drive - 23.8 km
Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 35 min drive - 36.7 km
Getting around
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - 4 min drive
Dockside Restaurant & Bar - 6 min drive
Shark Bar And Kitchen - 3 min drive
Drift Coffee - 4 min drive
Blueberry’s Grill - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is RARE Oceanside 5BR Waterfront Home w/ pvt Dock! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at RARE Oceanside 5BR Waterfront Home w/ pvt Dock!?
As of 13 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at RARE Oceanside 5BR Waterfront Home w/ pvt Dock! on 23 August 2026 start from NZ$3,281, 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 RARE Oceanside 5BR Waterfront Home w/ pvt Dock!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at RARE Oceanside 5BR Waterfront Home w/ pvt Dock!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at RARE Oceanside 5BR Waterfront Home w/ pvt Dock!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is RARE Oceanside 5BR Waterfront Home w/ pvt Dock! located?
Located in Shell Island, this beach holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Wrightsville Beach and Figure Eight Island. Johnnie Mercer's Pier and Wrightsville SUP are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Incredible location and great that dogs are allowed, but the home needs some TLC and a thorough and deep cleaning.
Joelle P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the incredible location and that you were able to bring your dogs along.
We appreciate your comments regarding the home's condition and cleanliness. They have been shared with our team and will be addressed. Thank you for staying with us, and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
Loved staying at this house. They were super easy to communicate with and very reasonable. House is so nice and the location can’t be beat. Would happily stay here again!
Had a great time with friends. Hit up some local courses and breweries all weekend. Great spot. Loved everything!
Trent P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2023
Hi Trent, we're happy you enjoyed your stay with us! We hope to host you again in the future. Thank you for leaving a review.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Thomas D.
8 August 2019
Beautiful 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:
Huge home, lots of room, great location, well stocked, beach essentials included!
Thomas D.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
We are glad you enjoyed your stay!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer P. P.
20 October 2020
Beautiful home for our family vacation!
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 had an outstanding week here over the summer! The house was even better than pictured... and ideally situated with the breathtaking ICW behind the house and the ocean literally across the street! Loved our stay - hope to come back!
Jennifer P. P.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2020
Thank you for the review! We look forward to hosting you again soon.
The property was located in a beautiful area between the beach and the marshes. The yard and deck areas were so lovely! While there was a little bit of wear and tear, the layout easily accomodates a big group, with five large bedrooms that are spread out in the house and give everyone plenty of privacy. The bedrooms had decks and sitting areas. Great views. Note that the kids' bedroom (bunk beds + trundle bed) is linked through a door to a large (parents') bedroom. Lots of sitting space separated into several rooms, and well equipped with dining supplies. Easy access to very good local restaurants and to Wilmington attractions. We would come back in a heartbeat!
Claudette S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Vanessa H.
18 October 2019
The Pictures of this Home don't Give it Justice!
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:
WOW what a gorgeous house! You can walk right over to the beach, or swim in the water! We had floats out there and even had a friend drop us off by boat. The yard is HUGE, great to just be out and relax. So many rooms and comfy spots to hang out. The kitchen was very large and had a lot of dishes and amenities, even oyster shuckers! My friends are already talking about making this an annual thing!!!
Vanessa H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hosting you again in the future!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kristin F.
18 August 2018
Neighbor's Trip
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 had 3 families stay in the house with kids ranging from 16 to 22 and it was perfect. All the couples had rooms of their own while the kids made the top floor their home for the week. The large dining table fit the group of 12 perfectly for meals and the family room allowed us to gather to watch our favorite shows. But the smaller gathering spaces allowed people to go off and escape when they wanted to. I would definitely come back to this house.
Kristin F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate such a great review!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Shannon B.
26 January 2016
Awesome Winter Girl's Weekend
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 were a group of 13 women co workers on our annual girl's weekend. The house was amazing! Lots of room. Plenty of beds and sleeping options. AMAZING VIEWS!!!! Location was perfect. Beach right across the street. Lots of parking (we had 4 cars). Very easy rental process. Close to shopping and Wilmington. Only one suggestion from the cook in the group, she wished the kitchen was a little better stocked and had more counter space. She fed 13 of us so there was a lot of food and cooking. But, for us non cooks, that was a minor detail. We all had a fabulous time and hopefully can stay here again!!! Thanks Sea Escape for a great winter weekend.
Shannon B.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
We're happy you enjoyed the house so much! As for the kitchen, the owner has plans for a remodel, however enlarging the back yard and building a more water-accessible dock took priority and will soon be completed. Hopefully the kitchen will be the next project!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tyson S.
22 May 2016
Sea La Vie Review
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:
House was amazing. Great views. Intercoastal views were spectacular. We had a wedding planned for the dock but dock was changed by owners. No communication about hold up. Crew working on deck was there during our stay to complete. Wasn't really a hassle but notification would have been nice or a schedule of when they would be working and when they wouldn't be working. It wasn't much of an issue as workers were friendly and to business. Truly amazing views from all angles of the house. Ocean views, intercoastal, marshes, sunsets etc... Kitchen supplies was awesome to have especially when we needed to shuck our oysters. Thanks!
Tyson S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Our company did communicate with this couple regularly over the year leading up to their wedding date. Unfortunately, we were only informed that the reception would be held at another house, and we had no idea they had planned their wedding at this home on the dock (and therefore did not charge the customary event fee). The house previously had no back yard whatsoever, and the dock was very old and weathered. It was not until about a week prior to their arrival that we learned of their plans at this home. From that point on, we were in regular contact with the guests to help make arrangements for them and get the contractors out of the way as quickly as possible. Future renters will absolutely love the new back yard patio, expanded back yard and new dock that extends all the way to the channel where you can launch canoes, kayaks, SUP's, and even dock a small boat!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mitzie R.
15 July 2018
Cats Wedding at the Beach! Amazing
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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 rented Sea Tranquility for our daughters wedding! This house was perfect for the reception in the backyard and for our family to stay at during the wedding week! This house is located on the sound side and was worth every penny! Sunrise to sunset! The Sea Scapes staff was very responsive and great to work with from the beginning! I would highly recommend working with Tracie! Thanks Tracie! When we arrived the house was stocked with new towels, plenty of beach towels, laundry detergent, etc. The only down fall to the stay was that some of the cooking utensils for using the gas grill were not available. We ended up purchasing some items we thought would have been a part of stocked kitchen. Overall the week just flew by as we were just settling into the house. Another point is the house could use a little love on the outside, exterior and a few of the doors need to the deck need some adjustments. I would suggest to the owner to provide at least one or two more trash cans for garbage collection. Two is simply not enough.
Mitzie R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed you stay and hope the wedding went off without a hitch! We also greatly appreciate you bringing the items mentioned to our attention. We will be looking into each of them. We hope you choose to come stay with us again!
We enjoyed our stay at this property. A few things to note would be that the listing fits 15, where I feel like it should say it only fits 13 comfortably. There is a sun room with a pull out that was not comfortable, nor could fit 2 adults. We did use couches instead. The linens felt a little musty, and some of the couches could have used some updating. Loved the layout of the dining area, living area and outdoor spots -would have liked it to feel a bit cleaner.
Leah R.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 December 2023
Thank you for the kind words! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We would love to have you again.
This property is great for a large family or multiple families. Excellent beach access and room for the kids to play, inside and out. This house is fully equipped and very beautiful. We had 15 people and the house still felt very large. Would highly recommend.
Julie G.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review
8/10 Good
Barbara K.
9 September 2021
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Our stay
Ocean and bay views were fantastic. We were missing sheets in one bedroom and also found a half eaten cheese sandwich in the same bedroom. We did not have bath soap or shampoo which was surprising and luckily brought our own We also did not have dish detergent.
Other than that they stay was great
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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:
this house was one of the nicest I have rented....there were 6 of us and the home has plenty of room to spread out. The living and dining rooms look out over a wide marsh and views of the sun setting are amazing. The large front windows look directly out to the ocean as the house sits across the street from public parking area with unobstructed views. Very clean!!
Marion B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer H.
5 October 2020
Incredible
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:
House was immaculate, furniture was adorable and comfy, great marsh/intercostal views, and big kitchen/dining for entertaining! The dock was great for fishing! Oh, and talk about sunsets!!! Wow! We’d definitely stay here again! And checking in was a breeze through the app.
Jennifer H.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2020
Thank you for the review! We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay.
Our second time staying at this property, and it was fantastic
Alan W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2020
Thank you for the review!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Steve B.
23 July 2020
Great week at Sea Tranquility
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 had a great week with our family at Sea Tranquility. The house is located so that both marsh and sea views are available. The back yard opens to a marsh which is available by private, wooden pier. Our 12 and 14 year old granddaughters especially enjoyed the solitude here. The 2 small dogs who accompanied us also appreciated the rear yard. It was just a short walk through the parking lot at public beach access #3 to access the beach. With many activities unavailable due to the virus, we used the beach every day of our stay. The house cam
The views are incredible, the space wonderful, sunsets from the porches, wading in the water off the personal property pier so enjoyable. You will not regret staying here.
Samantha M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alexandria a.
8 February 2020
Beautiful home!
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:
Outstanding view.... beautiful home ! Home was cleaned and stocked with everything you could think of! Highly recommend !!!
Alexandria a.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay!
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