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Sweet Shirl. A Spacious Sound Front Home with Private Pool!

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A spacious kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a view of the ocean.
Sweet Shirl
A modern living room with a gray sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of the kitchen and dining area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a chandelier.
A spacious living area with a gray sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with white chairs.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
With space for 10 guests, this vacation home features 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. It offers water views and a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Families can explore nearby fishing, swimming, and scuba diving activities. Enjoy golf at nearby courses and visit Wrightsville Beach and the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History.

Highlights

  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Private pool
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Johnnie Mercer's Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sweet Shirl. A Spacious Sound Front Home with Private Pool!

Comfort and serenity is alive and well at Sweet Shirl. This spacious 5 bedroom 5 bath home is located on the sound front at the north end of Wrightsville Beach. A private pool and new decking has been built for the 2022 season! Step inside and find a large open floor plan that offers plenty of space for the entire family. The kitchen, dining, and living areas all have views of the beautiful marsh and sound and provides a great space for the family entertainment. Step out the back door and on the spacious deck with plenty of sunshine, views, and a great place to watch amazing sunsets. Also located on the first floor is a large master suite with a king bed and access to the sound front deck. Head up the stairs and find the grand master bedroom. This bedroom offers a king size bed, large bathroom, and private access to a sound front deck. Bedrooms 3,4, and 5 are also master suites and offer 2 queen beds, 2 twin beds, and 1 full size futon. A ping pong table is located downstairs near the garage Want to do a little crabbing, kayaking, or paddle boarding? Then step out on to the private landing and pier with access to a tidal creek on the sound. Beach access is also a breeze and is just 350 steps away. Call today and book your week at Sweet Shirl!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 479340vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Wrightsville Beach

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Shell Island, a neighbourhood in Wrightsville Beach. Wrightsville Beach Museum of History and Cameron Art Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Mayfaire Town Center and Independence Mall. Consider Fermental Beer & Wine for a night out or South End Surf Shop if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Wrightsville Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Wrightsville Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 11 min drive - 9.8 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 22 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Platypus & Gnome - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Drift Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shark Bar And Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Shirl. A Spacious Sound Front Home with Private Pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sweet Shirl. A Spacious Sound Front Home with Private Pool!?

As of 8 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sweet Shirl. A Spacious Sound Front Home with Private Pool! on 1 December 2026 start from NZ$6,140, 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 Sweet Shirl. A Spacious Sound Front Home with Private Pool!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Shirl. A Spacious Sound Front Home with Private Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Shirl. A Spacious Sound Front Home with Private Pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Shirl. A Spacious Sound Front Home with Private Pool! located?

This family-friendly Wrightsville Beach holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Wrightsville Beach and Figure Eight Island. Johnnie Mercer's Pier and Wrightsville SUP are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great family vacation spot.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: The house was well suited to our group and the rental staff were very friendly. We would stay again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Spring mini 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: My family had a really good time and the house was wonderful. The location and the view was great. We would say this house is a "keeper" on our list of places to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2020
So happy to hear you and your family had a great time at Sweet Shirl. Be sure to come back and see us!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay

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 another great week at Sweet Shirl. The house was well equipped and clean. The views are amazing. We will return.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2022
Thanks! Look forward to hosting your family again in 2022!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great 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 rented this home last summer. We loved the house and the views off the back deck and especially the dock were amazing. The kitchen is well stocked as we love to cook! We rented kayaks for several days and launched from our dock. We will return to rent this home again.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Sweet Shirl

Rating Details: The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home has some very nice features. The pool in the backyard was a real plus for us. We enjoyed being able to swim after a day at the beach. The location is beautiful and it’s very convenient to both the beach and the sound.The rental agency that we use was also extremely good and I would rate them a five out of five. Communication was excellent. The owners have a beautiful home!! it is in a great location!! However, unless they are willing to make some upgrades to their property, I would not recommend them to friends or family. For the price that is charged for this vacation experience, a customer is expecting comfortable beds, a fully stocked and organized kitchen, uncomfortable space in the family room to enjoy movies or game nightsThe beds in this property are in really bad shape. The mattresses and box springs must be upgraded. The kitchen is an absolute disaster and very disorganized without a full set of silverware, knives, pots and pans, etc.. not even a toaster in sight. Every cupboard that we opened was a Mismash of items. I have read previous reviews on this property, and I know that this feedback has been given in the past. It is disappointing that the homeowner is not interested in making some of these upgrades in order to make the vacation experience one that is on paf with the price that they are charging.We would not rent the house again, unless some of the minimum standards are improved
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Gorgeous views with a needy kitchen

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is an amazing house. Was built to be top notch. The marsh views and sunsets are amazing. We rented kayaks and standup paddleboard‘s and a great use of them. The beach access is a five minute walk. And the house came with lots of amenities. Same time the kitchen needs a complete overhaul. Appliances that don’t work. Pots and pans that need to be thrown away. Cabinets that need a deep cleaning. An oven that was so dirty we couldn’t even use it and he last night—a problem when it’s COVID and you aren’t going out at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 March 2021
Thank you for your review. We have addressed these issues with our staff and property owner.
Archival

8/10 Good

Nice house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Our trip was very nice. The house had two very large bedrooms and bathrooms. All other bedrooms and bathrooms were normal size. The downstairs interior had recently been painted grey instead of the green that shows in the pictures. Also, there were no sleeper sofas but we had 2 blow up mattresses. I felt the kitchen was adequately stocked, though we did no cooking. There is very large storage under the house along with the 3 car garage. View out the back is beautiful. House was great but disappointed in the fact that early check in was $50 per hour. We stayed in the middle of winter and no one was in the house prior but we waited till check in. Rental agency did call and say the house was ready early and I mentioned we did not want to pay the extra. We were still not offered the courtesy of checking in without charge.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great location, needs a facelift

We enjoyed the beautiful view from this house. The pool was clean and refreshing. Our disappointment revolved around the worn and dated furniture, especially the bedding. The mattresses were comfortable but the bedspreads, pillows and mattress covers are old. Some were stained. One pillow was covered in hair and the pillowcase had a tear.The kitchen was clean but shows a lot of wear and tear in the sink and countertop. The grill was so filthy that it was unusable. The washer, dryer and dishwasher are old and very loud. Someone left a half-full cocktail at the pool and the furniture was moved around like there had been a recent party. One of the plastic rockers was cracked at the connection points for both arms. There is major water damage to the ceiling in the main level bedroom and the furniture in that room has surface damage due to putting down a drink without using a coaster. This look does not fit the proThere was an ironing board but we could not find an iron. The leasing office was quick to bring us a new one.All in all it was a nice stay in this house but I expected a much more updated interior considering the price we paid for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Would recommend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: The property was in a great location with beautiful views of the marsh.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 have stayed at Wrightsville for almost 20 years. We love being on the sound side as we bring our own paddleboards to enjoy the sunsets. Kids loved the pool and convenient beach access. The dock needs to be tended to - and it dumps you into the marsh - even at high tide and two step had missing boards- making it cumbersome for the paddleboards. Plenty of space for the family - also wish there were a few more cooking amenities (i.e measuring cups as grandma wants to cook more!). Lots of random bedding in the home which could be removed - or folks may have enjoyed options if they were cold? Seemed like they could have cleaned it up a bit. We reserved again for next year which says a lot! No home is perfect and we can't wait to return. Love the basement ping pong table as well. Great use of the basement space.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beautiful views of the sound

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay at Sweet Shirl. It has lots of good downstairs space to spread out and enjoy time with family. The pool was really fun for the kids and the dock to the sound was perfect for kayaking. A couple cons: 1. The house does not sleep 12. It’s really 10. The roll away bed and futon should not be listed as adequate beds. We were pushed being a large family for sleeping space. 2 No chairs on the upper deck. We had to use our own beach chairs. 3. Dirty kitchen utensils and drawers, no wine glasses. 4. Beach access wasn’t as close as mentioned in the listing. Overall, we had a nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 February 2023
Thanks for your response. We are surprised by some of your comments as this property has been fully equipped as a vacation rental for many years and has been great. We will listen to your comments and make adjustments. Thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was fine, could use more outside chairs need a bath room

8 out of 10 Rugs need cleaning Kitchen needs help
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 February 2023
Thanks for your review. Will take your comments and make the necessary adjustments.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Wrighstville Xmas 2016

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location, great house but beds are not comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fabulous House

This house was roomy enough to accommodate our 10 member family ranging from 7 years to 81 years. We never felt crowded. The deck was wonderful for watching wildlife in the sound and sunsets although it definitely needed more chairs. Luckily we brought our own! The pier and decking was great!! The beds were comfortable and the bathrooms spacious. The kitchen was a nice layout however the cookware and eating utensils were sorely lacking!! This should become a priority before next season!! Overall the vacation experience was great and we will return next year with plenty of plastic utensils in tow!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Vacation week with our kides and grandkids

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: WE arrived on Saturday and the house was nice and clean. Towels and linens were waiting for us. Had a problem with several faucets, one in the kitchen and one in a bathroom. They were replaced by the rental company on Monday. Main microware was not working for that week. Kitchen needs some updating and mattresses in the two large rooms(King size beds) need to be replaced. Also need some new chairs on the main deck. Oveerall, we enjoyed our stay that week in June.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2022
Thanks for your review. The microwave has been replaced and there have been some updates for 2022. Hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

weekend getaway

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 enjoyed our stay at Wrightsville beach and the house was great. Good food, nice people in the areas. we would definitely stay again.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2020
Keep us in mind for your next trip to WB!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Trip

Great location! The house also has more space than anticipated. Great deck in the back to watch the sunset. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Review of our stay

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was fine except for the leak under the kitchen sink and the multiple calls it took to get it fixed in order the protect the floor underneath. The kitchen appliances need updating. House needs more and newer deck/porch furniture.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet Vacation

We had a great week at Sweet Shirl. The property was clean and much more spacious than we anticipated. Looking forward to booking this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great but with a few things to consider

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: Pros: 1. Location 2. Amenities and each room basically has a bathroom 3. Space is great for a group. Patio area and parking are spacious Cons: 1. Door locks are a pain, it took us a while to figure how to lock the front door 2. Privacy may become an issue because downstairs rooms don’t have blinds/curtains 3. One of the upstairs door can’t be locked or is broken
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A vacation to remember

Rating Details: 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: Bottom line: We absolutely LOVED our stay at Sweet Shirl!! Our rental was from Wednesday to Sunday, and after only a few hours at the house we called Wrightsville Sands Realty and asked if we could extend another day. Lucky for us the house was available and we were able to stay until Monday. Perfect location for walking to uncrowded section of beach, beautiful back decks to enjoy the beauty and serenity of the Sound, and the house... so open, clean and comfortable. We had 3 couples and 3 single adults and never felt in one another's way. Would definitely stay here again without any hesitation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Open and spacious with plenty of private space

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 enjoyed a long weekend with family; the view of the marsh was lovely, the walk to the beach was brief. For people who like to have their own space this house was perfect--we had7 people though the home could easily fit several more with room to spare.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Vacation at Sweet Shirl

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, a very good week at this vacation home. Only suggestion would be to replace the furniture on the back deck. Out of the 4 rocking chairs two were broken, one could not be used. Grill would not work and there were nothing to clean the grates with. Place was clean and management was very efficent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sweet Shirl

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 have stayed at Sweet Shirl the past 4 years and love the location and easy access to the beach. This year the cottage was recently painted, updating the inside. A couch upstairs was replaced by a futon, which is extremely hard and useless for sleeping or even sitting on for that matter. The oven smoked horribly when we tried to use it so I had to clean it before proceeding. Ditto the grill. The kitchen needs the plates and silverware replenished and some new pots and pans would be nice. We return to Sweet Shirl each year because it is lovely and wonderfully situated on the North End. The few minor inconveniences do not negate all the positive pluses of this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

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