“Sandy Paws” is a very popular single-family cottage located on a quiet dead-end street near Banks Channel. This one-level family-oriented cottage is meticulously maintained and offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and welcomes your four-legged best friend! With all the comforts of home, ample parking, and a convenient central location it is easy to understand why this charming cottage has been a guest favorite for many years.
The open floor plan makes a perfect space to host your family while giving space for everyone to spread out. A pass-through window in the kitchen that opens to the dining room ensures that the chef of the family can always be part of the action. The kitchen table gives a cozy space for all to gather and enjoy family meals or a board game. There are two covered porches located off the front of the house that can be accessed from the dining room and living room. Furnished with tables and chairs, this is the perfect spot for watching magnificent sunsets and sound views in the evening. After watching the sun set over the Intracoastal waterway, you can sink into the comfy sofa and enjoy your favorite movie on the convenient Roku TV.
A large shaded screened-in porch off the rear primary bedroom is a great get-away spot for guests seeking some peace a quiet. Furnished with outdoor love seats, lounge chairs, lamps, and tables, this is the preferred space for curling up with a good book. At the end of the covered carport is a private fenced garden area with a charcoal grill and picnic table so that you can enjoy grilling in the beautiful beach weather and salt air. The primary bedroom has two queen beds, a private bathroom, and direct access to the back deck.
Down the hallway you will find two guest bedrooms, one with a king bed and the other with a queen bed. There is a hall bath that services the guest bedrooms and access to the rear screened porch at the end of the hall. With 3 covered porches, plenty of outside space to lounge, and a small sandy beach that emerges at low tide at the end of the street – everyone in the family will have a great time playing in the calm waters of the Intracoastal. And don’t forget that the ocean access is just 1.5 blocks from the cottage!
Occupancy: 8. Stay Requirements: Saturday to Saturday rental in Summer. Minimum of 2-night stay other seasons. Bedding Configuration: 1 King, 3 Queen. Parking: Off-street parking for 5+ cars. Boat trailers are allowed in the driveway. Prohibited: Smoking, RV’s, Charging Golf Carts, Mail and Packages are not able to be sent to the rental. Pet Policy: Pet Policy: Dogs welcome as an optional add-on for this property with a non-refundable fee of $250 + tax that is charged per pet. Maximum of 2 dogs per reservation. Charge will be added after booking when the option to bring a pet and number of pets are selected. Nonrefundable fees are listed in the House Rules and animals must be disclosed via the Rental Agreement. Fees are not included automatically when booking on VRBO and must be paid separately to the host if you wish to bring a pet(s). Failure to disclose and prepay for dogs will result in penalty fees which are disclosed in House Rule #16.
Featured Amenities: Keyless Entry, Smart TV’s, Enclosed Outdoor Shower, Charcoal Grill, Screened Porch, Pet Friendly, Sound View, Single Family Home. Property Security: For the security of our guests and the safety of our home, we have exterior security cameras located on the front door (doorbell camera). Cancellation Policy: Full refund within 24 hours of booking, cancellations at 31+ days before check-in will receive a full refund after a $350 cancellation fee is deducted, cancellations at 15-30 days before check-in will receive a 50% refund of monies paid less a $350 cancellation fee and less than 15 days prior to arrival is not subject to a refund. All policies are subject to possible additional refund based on re-rental, excluding non-refundable cancellation fees and travel insurance (if applicable).
Bryant Real Estate, established in 1952, is a professionally operated firm that is licensed in North Carolina and hired by the property owner to manage “W197 – Sandy Paws” as a vacation rental.
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About the area
Wrightsville Beach
Wrightsville Beach is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. South End Surf Shop and New Hanover County Arboretum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, snorkelling and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
Wrightsville Beach Museum of History - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
Getting around
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Oceanic - 4 min drive
Dockside Restaurant & Bar - 4 min drive
Bluewater Waterfront Grill - 3 min drive
Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - 10 min walk
SUNdays Cafe - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Pet Friendly Single Family Home w Sound Views! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Pet Friendly Single Family Home w Sound Views!?
As of 8 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet Friendly Single Family Home w Sound Views! on 17 May 2026 start from NZ$601, 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 Pet Friendly Single Family Home w Sound Views!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Pet Friendly Single Family Home w Sound Views!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Pet Friendly Single Family Home w Sound Views!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Pet Friendly Single Family Home w Sound Views! located?
Situated in Wrightsville Beach, 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
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great location in a lovely neighborhood. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. The area is very safe and we felt very comfortable walking around the area.
suzanne d.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2026
Thank you for your kind words. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our neighborhood and felt safe. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Thank you for your positive review! We're glad to hear that you found our establishment to be clean and well-appointed. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable environment for all our guests, and comments like yours help us continue to improve. Thank you again for your patronage.
We absolutely loved our stay. The location is perfect! Everything steps away. The house was doable and very well appointed. Every need met expectations exceeded. Thank you for a wonderful week.
Kim M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2025
Love to hear it, we look forward to your next visit!
Wonderful pet friendly home on a quiet street that’s close to the beach and town. Just park your car and you’re exactly where you want to be. The covered decks are an amazing perk — so even if it’s raining you can still enjoy the outdoors. We will be back.
Kimberly W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted your visit. Hope to see you at the beach again soon!
Great place. Had all amenities. Location, property and beds perfect.
Gretchen W.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2022
Gretchen, thank you for your feedback on this lovely home! We're glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you will come back to visit us for your next vacation!
We don’t live too far from Wrightsville and we love it. It was great to stay for a week rather than just coming for the day.
Megan T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2024
Thank you for the positive review of your stay. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your longer stay. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope you stay with us in the future.
Great location for family reunion. Property clean and well appointed. Outdoor area great for visitin
Wonderful experience, well organized and very helpful. Good recommendations on restaurants and seafood markets.
pamela m.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2021
Pamela, thank you for your review from your stay at Sandy Paws! We are delighted you loved the property and it was nice and clean on arrival. We hold our housekeepers to very high standards and work with them closely to ensure they are meeting those standards on each clean. The owners have really thought of everything at this house with labeled kitchen cabinets for easy finding of items, to stocking trash bags and other helpful kitchen supplies to make your stay a breeze. We can't wait to see you back next time!
After a hectic pace leading up to the vacation, this property provided the peace and quiet we were seeking, as well as an excellent location for walking to the beach.
Myron H.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 March 2023
Myron, we are glad you were able to find some peace and relaxation at Sandy Paws! We hope to see you again soon!
We used the weekend to celebrate the 14th birthday of one of our sons while also in town for a football tournament for our older son. The house we stayed in was perfect. From cleanliness to location, I wouldn’t change a thing.
Joshua P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2024
Thank you for the kind words! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, and we can't wait to see you back again soon!
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8/10 Good
Barbara P.
25 October 2018
Early October trip to the beach
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:
Enjoyed the property and the location. Love the walking loop. Easy walk to the beach.
Barbara P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David B.
23 April 2019
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 a great time in Wrightsville Beach, and the place was perfect for us. Location was awesome, and we loved the house too. We have 5 kids and the sleeping arrangements worked out perfectly.
David B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2020
David, thank you for your review! We're so glad your family had a great vacation! Come stay with us again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lisa M.
9 October 2020
Great TIme!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was our first time staying in this house and we absolutely loved it! Everything was very organized and the kitchen was stocked with all the cooking essentials imageable! Can not wait to go back!
Lisa M.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2022
Wonderful to hear! Hurry back!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Melissa P.
16 June 2022
Sandy Paws
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 wonderful stay at the house we rented for Memorial Day weekend. Many of the girls that were there said they would love to return and were discussing another girls’ trip at the same facility.
Melissa P.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2022
Hello Melissa and thank you for your nice review. We hope you and your ladies group will come back to visit Sandy Paws again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
sherry v.
25 September 2022
Super convenient
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:
Perfect location! Had all the amenities including doggie bags, charcoal for grill, beach toys. Easy walk to beach. Quite a few dust bunnies but overall clean and comfortable.
sherry v.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2022
Hi Sherry. Thank you for the review! I am glad you had a nice visit and was able to enjoy the amenities and location that Sandy Paws offer. We hope you will be able to visit again very soon!
The House was bigger then I expected. Street was very quiet. Very clean.
The showers head need replacing and one of the window cranks is broken could not close the window upon departure.
Reported it to Bryant Realty.
Barbara C.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 November 2022
Thank you for the review, Barbara! We are glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you of alerting us to any issues you found so we are able to resolve them. We hope you choose us for your next vacation!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Melissa R.
23 March 2020
Well equipped home, organized, well suited for vacationing w/pets
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:
Very comfortable home, easy access to beach and sound. Inside the home everything is labeled, closets, light switches and drawers, making things easy to find. Essential items, trash bags, plastic storage bags, soap etc.. are provided. Making your stay extremely convenient. Would gladly recommend and I would stay here again.
Melissa R.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
Hi Melissa- Great to hear everything was as expected! Hope you'll visit with us at the beach again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Christy D.
6 July 2022
Summer Getaway
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:
This home was perfect for our quiet little getaway. We were surprised at how well it was stocked with supplies (including beach gear!) and we appreciated the cleanliness and cute little pet friendly touches. Short walk to the beautiful beach, and the kids absolutely loved hanging out at the channel - it was great for finding crabs & shells, plus amazing sunset views. We’d definitely stay here again if we decide to go back.
Christy D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2022
Hi Christy. Thank you for the great review! We are so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay at Sandy Paws and we hope you can return again very soon!
Clough vacation- need an earlier check in time 4PM is too late
I had no problem with the property except there were ALOT of cockroaches in the outdoor shower and one was in the living room! The website stated that bedding, bath towels, beach chairs etc were not included in the property. They were and it would have saved me a lot of room in the car if I did not have to bring that stuff. Bicycles would be nice to have as well
Mary C.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 February 2021
Hi Mary, thank you for your review of Sandy Paws. I apologize that you saw roaches in the outdoor shower. Unfortunately, with any house at the beach, no matter how often pest control comes out, these unwanted visitors can still find there way in. This is not linked to any house specifically but to the climate of Southeastern North Carolina. We do what we can by regularly spraying as it is all about control. As for your statement that bedding, towels, and beach chairs are not included, that is not entirely true. We are very upfront about what is and is not included in the rental on our website and on your signed contract. As stated in the amenities section for this unit on our website you will find, "Linens Included" listed plainly. Additionally, on our "Guest FAQ" page on our website under the headline "Are linens included?", you will find, "Effective January 2, 2020 all vacation rentals will include a full linen package in the total cost paid. All beds come with a mattress pad, comforter, and pillows", indicating that bedding is included. There is also a page on our website, "What to Bring" where it says "The bedrooms have pillows, mattress pads, and comforters." On the VRBO listing, under the "General" heading you will find, "Linens provided, towels provided" listed. Lastly, on your signed contract there is a whole page on linens and in bold print at the top of the page you will see, "Effective January 2, 2020 all vacation rentals for this property will include a full linen package and bed making in the total cost paid. Beds come with pillows, mattress pads, and comforters. You you can also order additional linens or rentals by filling out the form below (...) Each bedroom set will include fitted sheet, flat sheet, pillow cases, bath towel, hand towel, wash cloth, as well as, bathmats and kitchen towels for the unit," and you signed under the statement on that page, "I understand that linens are provided, but additional items may be rented on this form...". That is five different ways that we advertise linens and bedding are in fact included. Please be sure to read your contract thoroughly next time to avoid overpacking! As for the beach chairs, these are not items owners are required to provide in their home, but we do mention on the "What to Bring" page to bring beach chairs. I will absolutely make note of your request for bikes to suggest to the owners! Several properties come to mind that have large beach accessory supplies that I think you'd enjoy if you decide to rent with Bryant in the future. Thank you, Mary and take care.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Kimberly T.
4 April 2022
Nice house
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately 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:
Our vacation was very nice and the house is good but needs a bit of upkeep done (dishwasher is a little temperamental, salt has corroded some of the faucets, etc.) The house itself is clean and checkout was easy until we were called after the day we left, to ask us to vacate. We were over 300 miles away at that time, had used the SMS checkout. It would have been nice if they had actually knocked on the door and asked the people in the house who they were before calling and texted me to say get out.
Kimberly T.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 April 2022
Kimberly, thank you so much for your review and feedback from your stay. We are so happy your family enjoyed Sandy Paws and the checkout process was easy. I will make note of all your suggestions and pass them along to the homeowners. They are very hands on and are always working in the property. I am very sorry to hear that your wonderful stay was clouded by that phone call at check out - I am not sure what happened there but do apologize and hope you will still consider staying with us again in the future. There is so much to come back for at Sandy Paws. Take care!
The AC wasn’t working the 1st night which was rough. But, it was fixed quickly on Sunday morning or a few hours after notifying Bryant. The steps to the sound had been washed away and according to a resident had been in bad condition for sometime due to a boating accident. I had invested $400 in renting several kayaks and paddle boards for the week and would have to carry them for several blocks if not for another renter allowing us to use their dock at the end of the street. The pictures for the rental should not include these steps as they do not exist. Overall, however, I was pleased with the amenities, location, cleanliness and value.
Paul B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2020
Hi Paul- Thanks the feedback. We hate there was an issue with the hvac but happy to hear the guys were able to get it up & running in a timley manner! We apprectiate you alerting us regarding the public sound access steps, we were unaware as this has been the first mention. In the meantime, we have removed that photo. In speaking with some of the neighbors on the street, everyone is working together to pool resources and money to get these repaired/replaced since they are not maintained by the town, we are gathering that it happend druing this most recent hurricane from a boat that drifted away from its dock. Sorry to hear of the minor inconvenice but hope everyone enjoyed their week at the beach!
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