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Spears–Ocean view duplex with spacious porches, a short walk to the ocean

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An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, marina, and residential areas.
A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a car parked in front.
A living room with a striped sofa, a glass coffee table, a television on a cabinet, and a ceiling fan.
A room with large windows, a chair, a small table, a desk, and a bookshelf.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, two windows with blinds, a chair, and a sail sign on the wall.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Johnnie Mercer's Pier

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Living area

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Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Johnnie Mercer's Pier
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Wrightsville SUP
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Wrightsville Beach

Located in Wrightsville Beach, this holiday home is by the sea. Shoppers can check out Mayfaire Town Center, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at UNCW Soccer Stadium or Trask Coliseum. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Wrightsville Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Wrightsville Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wrightsville SUP - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Wrightsville Beach Museum of History - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 10 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Platypus & Gnome - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oceanic - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Drift Coffee - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spears–Ocean view duplex with spacious porches, a short walk to the ocean pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spears–Ocean view duplex with spacious porches, a short walk to the ocean?

As of 10 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spears–Ocean view duplex with spacious porches, a short walk to the ocean on 13 November 2026 start from NZ$2,968, 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 Spears–Ocean view duplex with spacious porches, a short walk to the ocean?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spears–Ocean view duplex with spacious porches, a short walk to the ocean?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spears–Ocean view duplex with spacious porches, a short walk to the ocean?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spears–Ocean view duplex with spacious porches, a short walk to the ocean located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Wrightsville Beach and Johnnie Mercer's Pier. Wrightsville SUP and Wrightsville Beach Museum of History are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 51 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 5 had a wonderful 4 night vacation at The Spears! The accommodations were perfect! Everything worked properly, bedding was comfortable, plenty of kitchen supplies, wonderful front balcony with plenty of rockers and electrical outlets, private desk area for one son who needed to work remotely, and perfect proximity to the beach! I cannot say enough good things about this experience! We will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time in Wrightsville Beach. The house was clean. Great location. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2026
Carol, Thank You for your review and we glad that you enjoyed Spears. We look forward to seeing again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location just a few houses down from the beach, and a few blocks away from the pier. The furniture was comfortable. The unit was clean. It had plenty of space for a small family. It had one guaranteed parking spot, so no street parking was necessary. Convenient to Wilmington and and other beaches on the coast. We will go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great for our family!

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: Convenient, great location to beach and area, clean, well kept-- parking is a bit narrow. Could use some additional baking dishes and sharp knives! Would definitely stay again...
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
8/1 We are always thrilled to hear people had a great vacation! We will make sure to check on the baking dishes and knives during our yearly inventory. We look forward to having them again. CMM
Archival

8/10 Good

Christmas week stay

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: Winderfull time. However the air conditioning did not work It was a unusually warm season.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
2/1 So sorry they had HVAC issues! We will get that resolved ASAP, hope they enjoyed their stay! CMM
Archival

8/10 Good

Spear Upper Unit

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: Quite a bit of dog hair on the wood floors and furniture, Glad I wasn't allergic. House is very cheerful and nicely decorated. Great location.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Sorry to hear about the hair, we will address this with the cleaners! Hope to have them again soon.
Archival

8/10 Good

Great place

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Great place , good location. Only downside was no outdoor shower, and no BBQ. Grill outside. Otherwise it was very clean, updated furniture , etc etc .
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2015
Archival

6/10 Okay

Feb in Wrightsville Beach

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: It was alright but weather didn't cooperate this year.Also, I had a run of bad health that limited ususal fun stuff in Wilm. area
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
We're sorry this repeat guest didn't have a fantastic time, but hopefully they will be back during better weather for a better experience! KMF
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Do not stay here!

This house was terrible- rat trap boxes in kitchen and living room. The air conditioning broke was incredibly hot until repair man was sent. Bugs throughout house!!! Doors would not stay closed in bathroom and bedroom. A motel 8 stay would be better!
Archival

8/10 Good

Serenity Near the Ocean

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Spears upper level is in a great location, a step away from the pristine Wrightsville Beach, and in walking distance to the eateries of the beach. The accommodations were good containing most of the amenities needed to make a great stay. The linens provided were a great plus. I was disappointed in the appliances and cookware provided - made it difficult to cook meals. I would recommend this property with suggesting persons renting if expecting to cook meals bring along the required cookware.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Glad they enjoyed the vacation! We will make sure the cookware is looked at this off season.
Archival

6/10 Okay

beach week

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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: Very nice unit except for had 2 issues. The first being giant cockroaches that came out every night while we were relaxing watching TV which freaked out my family. Also, 3 of the nights at 12:30 pm the tenant below played pop/dance music so loud it woke us up and it went on for 2 hours.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thank you for providing feedback on your recent stay. We apologize that there were some pest issues with your unit. We wish that you had told us about your concerns during your visit so we could have addressed them immediately to provide you with a better experience. We also apologize for the disturbance from the tenant below and have since contacted them regarding this issue. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay overall and we hope to welcome you next year. Guest Services Manager SNS 8/8
Archival

6/10 Okay

Rude downstairs tenants

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were only there 2 nights and the accommodations and location were fine. I would recommend if you have small children do not rent this unit. The tenants in the lower unit were not there the first night of our stay. On the second night we went out returning around 7:30 pm. Every time my 25 lb. 2 year old walked across the floor, the tenants below knocked on the ceiling. My grandson went to bed at 8 pm so they stopped at that point.
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2/10 Terrible

terrible rental

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The bathroom rug had blood on it! When I picked it up to remove it, there was mold under the rug. The house was humid inside that the couch and chairs felt wet. There were no blankets for the pull out sofa bed or the trundle bed. The guy who lives below the unit blast his music every night at 2:00am
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thank you for providing feedback on your recent stay. We apologize that you encountered some cleaning concerns with the property. We are glad that we could address these issues quickly for you. We are also sorry that the neighbors were disruptive to your vacation. We hope to welcome you back in the future to provide a better experience. Guest Services Manager SNS 9/21
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6/10 Okay

Close to the Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The best part about this rental is its location. Wrightsville Beach is wonderful and this rental has beach access at the end of the street and is close to lifeguard stands. Clean bed sheets and towels included, but bed spreads and pillow covers were not very clean upon arrival. Bring your own cooking utensils/casserole dishes/specialized dishes if you plan to cook. Beds not very comfortable, especially the master. We cleaned dust hanging from the ceiling air vents. No outside shower but access to a water hose. Again Wrightsville Beach is a lovely beach.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are so sorry that you encountered housekeeping concerns at the property. We would have loved the chance to address these issues during your time at the beach to improve your vacation. Your suggestions will be discussed with the owner for updates. We hope to welcome you back in the future for a better experience. Guest Services Manager SNS 8/11
Archival

6/10 Okay

Family fun

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: Everything was really nice; the house, the location, and the management company. The reason for the lower overall score was the downstairs neighbor (a permanent renter) had family or friends visiting and they had a baby. We have kids so I understand but they asked us on more than one occasion to have our kids be quite because the baby was trying to nap. Again we have kids so I understand but there were 2 dogs in their place that seemed to bark anytime someone walked down the street so it seemed extreme to ask us to be quieter when they were generating plenty of noise themselves. Plus it was just rather rude especially since one of the times was in the middle of the afternoon.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
9/3 So glad they enjoyed their stay! Will address the downstairs neighbor with the owner. CMM
Archival

8/10 Good

Property Under Construction

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very 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 condo we were staying at was under construction during our entire stay. In the beginning it was only 1 painter who was working mostly on the back and side of the duplex, and we were fine with that. As the week progressed though more and more workers were on site. By Thursday there were about 6 guys on our front porch painting banisters and doors, which needed to be opened to do so. We had 3 young boys who enjoyed playing on the porch and the last thing we needed was wet paint! What upsets me the most is that on Friday after we checked out, a gentleman from Intracoastal came by to see the condition and said that he was going to have his supervisor call me and I still have not received a call. The whole situation was very poorly handled and we will not be using or recommending Intracoastal Realty in the future. The other nuisance we dealt with all week was poor air conditioning. A heating and air man came out to look at it our first day there and said everything looked fine but the unit got up to 80 degrees every night even with us being extra diligent about keeping the doors and blinds closed all day. Lindsay Terry
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
So sorry this guest was not pleased with their stay! Guest reported AC issue upon check in, we sent out a tech from CBS Mechanical and there was nothing wrong with the AC. Guest did not report construction the entire week she was here until the day before check out, at which point we sent out maintenance tech over to tell them to leave. When he got onto the property, there was no sign of construction workers or any work being done. We checked with the owner of the property and she said they were not supposed to be there, but apparently the person who lives in the downstairs unit gave permission (and they did not have authority to do so). -MKR 7/1/13
Archival

4/10 Poor

Beach House with NO View

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We rented or I should say my friend went to Wrightsville Beach to look at properties for rent the week of 6/12 to 6/19 2015. It was very close to the beach access walk but you cannot see the ocean. We had the upper floor as this house is split up and down. House was clean and comfortable BUT THE WEEK WAS UNUSUALLY HOT and the air conditioning in the afternoons did not work effectively in order to cool the unit down. TV worked, then didn't work, was fixed - worked a couple of days then stopped working the last day. We were told that Time Warner, the cable provider was having issues either due to maintenance or the excessive heat. Weird kitchen with a shaded opening to a small alcove and stairway to the unit beneath us. Did not like that and the door to the alcove would not lock. The people below us were lovely but long term renters. Therefore the front of this bi level home was a messy with junk and recyclables strewn all over. They have two dogs which I never saw walked so they urinate and defecate all over the yard. It's a veritable mine field. One night the dogs barked until 11:15 until one of them arrived home to feed and take them out. They had been left alone for probably 12 hours. Would I rent Spears Unit at 7 Heron Street again? No!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
6/27/2015- We are so disappointed this guest didn't enjoy their stay! We have addressed the A/C issue with maintenance and the cable issue so neither will be an issue in the future! We also apologize for the issues with the long term renter, if we would have known we could have possibly moved the guest to a different unit. Hopefully this guest will return so we can show them a better experience.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Updates needed

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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have rented this unit 3 times previously, but sadly this last experience was not what we had hoped for. There are 3 important areas that need to be addressed: the mattresses are very old and not comfortable (or sanitary feeling), the couch that pulls into a bed is far too shabby, has a unfortunate incline and could not be used to put small children on (we had to buy air mattresses for the kids), and finally the porch furniture is worn out and 2 chairs and the table were not good quality. Previously, the porch is one of the best parts but not when the furniture is so tattered/budget. We have always liked that this property has easy beach access and the neighborhood is mostly quiet. We had 1 incident with loud music from the renter below after 10pm on Saturday. Most disappointing was that it appears that there hasn't been reinvestment by the owners in basic furnishings. The kitchen was adequate but missing things like a salad bowl, serving tray, sharp knives, etc. It seemed a hodge-podge but we mostly eat out. Closets had like 3 hangers and very little was left for toiletries such as soap at the bathroom sinks. There was some mildew on the ceiling in the queen bedroom that was concerning for health reasons. There were odd things left in small piles like paint cans and laundry basket with extra kitchen cushions and table lamp that don't have a real home. Without knowledge of significant updates, we won't consider in the future.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2020
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are sorry you experienced maintenance issues during your stay. We would have loved to chance to address some of these issues while you were here. We will address your concerns with the owner and hope to welcome you back in the future for a more pleasurable stay. MEC Guest Services Manager 7/23
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

NOISE!! NOISE!! NOISE!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: If your looking for a quiet peaceful retreat, this is not your place! The long term rental that is below this unit has 2 guys that keep odd hours. Constant door slamming(often at 3am) Both are smokers and both drive loud trucks. Owner across the street has son that has rock band practice at their house at least 3 days a week. Extremely obnoxious and LOUD!! Landscaping is in need of attention, a lot of dead shrubs and trash on property. Definitely no ocean view!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2022
Hello Patrick, we are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your stay as much as everyone else! We believe the price accurately aligns with the accommodations. We do have many options under our management team that offers luxurious features. If your interest changes please get in touch with one of our knowledgeable reservationist to find your perfect vacation getaway.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hidden Gem

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: I was leery about no current reviews on this site. However, we LOVED our stay and will stay here again! The long term renters below were awesome and helpful. The beds were comfortable and cool in the evening. Kitchen was outfitted with all your needs. The only recommendation for this property owner would be to supply a hair dryer in the bathrooms. Thankfully, I have a lot of family here in Wilmington, I just borrowed one of theirs. I hope you enjoy this hidden gem as much as we have. Until again Wrightsville Beach xoxo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wrightsville Beach Vacation June 2021

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 stayed at the Spears upper level. We found the place very clean, no signs of pests, It’s within walking distance to the beach and the pier. The beds were comfortable. The porch was big with lots of chairs to sit and watch the rain or enjoy the ocean breeze. The whole place was decorated cute and was very welcoming. We didn’t want to leave and look forward to returning.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2021
Thank You for staying with us! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

To Intracoastal/Mrs. Spears

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: Hello, Fabulous vacation for 15th year in a row, we are thrilled with the house. An outside shower/shower head on the left side of the stairs would be a big help in rinsing off from the beach before going inside. Two very minor details, no cutting board this year and the can opener didn't work very well (things I would want to know if it were my property). Thanks as always for a terrific vacation, we'll be back next year! Barbara
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
8/3- So glad to hear this guest had such a great stay! We would have been happy to replace these items had they been brought to our attention. Looking forward to seeing this guest next year. KMF
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wrightsville Beach

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:
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome Location

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: Great location. Walking distance to beach and pier. Very clean and comfortable home. Would rent again and again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Vacation Rental

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: Would definitely rent here again. Not Ocean View but very close to beach with easy access. Rental is far enough away from Bar Noise but close enough to walk if you wanted to go. Property was very clean, kitchen was well stocked and more than enough linens,towels were provided. Very quiet location with good parking (3-4 cars) Loved the deck with rocking chairs. Would definitely recommend Spears Upper Unit.
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