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Heart of DT Southport with private, fenced yard! Perfect for pets! Sleeps 4

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A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a rug. There are plants, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a coffee maker, and various kitchen items on the counter.
A kitchen with a central island, white cabinets, a dishwasher, and a stove.
A room with large windows, a wicker table with plants, and a view of a garden and outdoor furniture.
A wooden deck leading to a house with a porch, surrounded by potted plants and outdoor furniture.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Southport Marina

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Southport

Located in Southport, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Old Brunswick County Jail Museum and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Carolina Beach Arcade are also worth visiting. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Map
Southport, NC

What's nearby

  • Old Brunswick County Jail Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Clubs at St. James - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Waterfront Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Southport Marina - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tengu Japanese Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fishy Fishy Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Pub Of Southport - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of DT Southport with private, fenced yard! Perfect for pets! Sleeps 4 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Heart of DT Southport with private, fenced yard! Perfect for pets! Sleeps 4?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heart of DT Southport with private, fenced yard! Perfect for pets! Sleeps 4 on 2 November 2026 start from NZ$1,200, 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 Heart of DT Southport with private, fenced yard! Perfect for pets! Sleeps 4?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Heart of DT Southport with private, fenced yard! Perfect for pets! Sleeps 4?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of DT Southport with private, fenced yard! Perfect for pets! Sleeps 4?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heart of DT Southport with private, fenced yard! Perfect for pets! Sleeps 4 located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was beautiful, great location within walking distance to dining and shopping, lots of outdoor space, and very peaceful and quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rental. Comfortable, cozy, cool landscaping and fun vibe. Really enjoyed our stay at Mabel’s cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2026
Thank you so much, Rick. I’m really glad that you enjoyed your stay. Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage in an amazing locationGreat communication from host!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Has a wonderful time. Property was clean and very well appointed. Comfortable setting and the ac was top notch. Owner was extremely available and even arranged for power to our golf cart. Location was ideal for the 4th of July parade and festivities including the fireworks. Our stay was relaxing and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was very quiet and restful. Everything was great!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rena’s cozy cottage is well appointed and in the perfect location to enjoy all Southport has to offer. She is a fantastic host that makes sure you have everything you need to enjoy your stay. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful cottage with fantastic location for Southport - quiet, birds, decor incredible
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Maebel’s Cottage! Rena’s home is lovely and the location is prime! We walked to restaurants, shops and playgrounds. We appreciated that Rena left treats for us upon arrival and enjoyed being surrounded by her beautiful artwork. We will return to this magical cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is a charming and peaceful place to just chill out and relax. Rena is a great host who has seemingly thought of everything to make our stay perfect. We’ve stayed twice now and plan to stay again in the future. It’s clean, pet friendly, close to Southport and the ferry as well as local beaches. You can’t go wrong staying with Rena in Southport.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful cottage - great decor, comfortable, nice back yard for my pups and the location unbeatable!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quiet and private but close to everything. Loved it so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cozy cottage in a great location. Rena is a wonderful host who provided everything I could need in the cottage, as well as good recommendations for food and events nearby. I had a very comfortable and quiet stay and enjoyed all of her art in the space.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage for weekend stay

Rena has a beautifully decorated house! She provides her guests with a home that has everything anyone could need for your stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rena, our hostess, was awesome. Her cottage was clean, cozy, and comfortable. The rooms were decorated with her art and adorable trinkets. She was quick to return a phone call or message, and willing to help if there was any problem. She offered great suggestions on restaurants and things to do. We will definitely stay there again if we travel to Southport.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved the house. Hope to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about our stay was perfect! The home was absolutely beautiful, charming, cozy, and clean. We had everything we needed. It is in a very quiet neighborhood, but also very close to all the little shops of Southport. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay or a better host!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2025
Thank you so much! It’s so good to hear that you enjoyed my home that I love. You were the perfect guests- it couldn’t have been any more spotless when I got there to clean! I hope that you can come back soon. Rena
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage

Wonderful property with all amenities and you feel like you are at home. Many extra touches. Owner/host was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a charming little place with tons of character. There’s a calmness to the house that makes it easy to relax. It is pet friendly and we were thrilled to be able to take our pup with us. It’s convenient to everything you want to do in the area. Rena is a great host, quick replies to questions, and really wants her guests to have a great visit to Southport. I highly recommend staying here on a trip to Southport.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 September 2025
Thank you so much for those kind words. I am truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. I hope you will come back again soon. Rena
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden gem 10/10!

Rena’s home exceeded expectations. Great 4 couple or small family, including dogs! Awesome location, and no detail overlooked. Thx, will book again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We love Southport!

This was our 3rd trip to Southport and first time staying outside of a hotel. This adorable home is in a great location, we loved being able to walk to Southport Coffee Co and the waterfront. The sunroom is perfect for reading in the morning and my kids loved all the games and fairy lights. It is an extremely quiet and peaceful oasis!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great host

Everything is well organized, thoughtful and lovely. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing! The cottage was precious, so warm and welcoming. No details were overlooked. We totalling over packed, lol. It was such a wonderful experience. Very relaxing and great for the mind, body, and soul. Rena our host is fantastic!! WE WILL BE BACK. Thank you...
Love the front porch. Spent hours relaxing and rocking in the chairs.
We loved the sun room.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable cottage in Southport

Loved this cottage for our “Staycation” in Southport. We live 30 minutes away and go to Southport throughout the year. This location was perfect to walk to shops & restaurants. The cottage is tucked off the road and very private with many outdoor sitting areas. Inside is so eclectic with so many paintings to look at that the host Rena has painted. Furnishings are comfortable and we especially liked the sunroom to relax and read. Towels were fluffy and plentiful! Rena was very responsive during the booking process. We will definitely return in the future when we want a little getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rena’s place was perfect. Communication super fast response plus sent a friend to fix the fence so our dogs were safe!! This stay is top 3 in 20 years of vacationing with our family. So much love was put into this place it felt like home!! The details from the art work to snacks left to just the little things most rentals don’t have. The nostalgia seeing the measurements on the wall, this was a big thing my uncle did with me and my 3 daughters growing up. My 18 year old said she could live here We definitely plan to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Magical!

This cottage is absolutely beautiful and the hosts go above and beyond to make their guests comfortable. There are three separate outdoor seating areas while the indoors includes a living room with TV and a piano, a sunroom with comfy sofa and a computer, and an exceptionally well equipped kitchen. The kitchen has a Keurig coffeemaker with pods, a French press, and a Cuisinart coffee maker, as well as a coffee grinder. The beds are made up with silky soft, 100% cotton, Biltmore sheets. The towels are plentiful and also thick and plush. There are even boxes of ear plugs in the night stands, extra toothbrushes in the bathroom, games, cards, a lovely coloring book and crayons, and so many other wonderful, welcoming touches. Our hosts even left us a small basket of snacks and wine. The cottage is decorated in an eclectic style that provides something interesting to see on every wall and in every corner. The yard is fenced, ideal for dogs and children, and is planted with a delightful variety of flowers and shrubs. My husband and I and our dog thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning. My husband did want me to mention that the TV was somewhat confusing to operate, but then we are aging Boomers, so…
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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