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Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport!

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In the heart of historic Southport, Birdsong Cottage offers a charming retreat. Stroll to quaint antique stores and chic boutiques or unwind at Oak Island Beaches, just 10 minutes away. With its convenient location and serene setting behind the main house through a garden gate and path.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport!

  • Birdsong Cottage is set back behind the 114 W. West St main house and accessed through a side garden gate and path.

    The cottage is ideally situated in the heart of historic Southport - a short walking distance to all of the quaint antique stores, chic boutiques, and laid-back riverfront seafood restaurants and bars.

    The Oak Island Beaches are 10 minutes away. Bald Head Island and the beaches of Pleasure Island: Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Fort Fisher are just a 20 minute ferry ride from Southport. The ferry is 6 minutes from the cottage.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 601192687
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport! located?

Situated in Southport, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Franklin Square Gallery and The Clubs at St. James. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitors' Center are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 236 out of 246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 246 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 246 reviews

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Cleanliness

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Location

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jerry W

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was cozy, clean, and well-equipped. Everything was in great condition, and the surroundings were amazing. I had a wonderful stay and would gladly return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding !! So clean and convienent! It was so “homey” and the gift basket of wine and cheese from the Southport cheese shop was so sweet. Just a block from downtown Southport-we could and did walk everywhere. We will definitely be staying here again!!! I hope soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Becky D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very clean ,well stocked kitchen, host was amazing!! Very helpful. Everything you need for an awesome visit to Southport! Will definitely be going back to this cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy K.

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

Fantastic!

An amazing place to stay! Communication was fantastic, check in was quick and simple, and the location is great! Very clean and inviting. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Georgette H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the cottage; it was perfect for us. No steps to climb, clean and comfortable. The location of the cottage was perfect. We walked everywhere! Only one complaint- mosquitoes and bugs which we were warned about by owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Anniversary weekend

Perfect spot for our anniversary weekend! The cottage was conveniently located to walk around the quaint town. We always love our trips to Southport!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Anniversary

Great stay. Everything was clean and comfortable. Beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Precious cottage

Great location, non-intrusive owners, welcome basket, lovely home. Perfect vacation. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Great place and location.

We enjoyed our stay and loved the place. The location was great to allow us to enjoy all the Southport Winterfest 2024 events. Place had everything we needed. Would recommend this place to anyone. Check it out!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

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

Lovely cottage in the heart of Historic Southport

Birdsong was a really comfortable pleasant stay for 2 people. Short walk to shopping, dining, and outdoor entertainment. Kelly was great! Would definitely recommend and would love to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Perfect location for single/couple

Very private and can walk to many (if not all) of Southport’s restaurants and shops. Spent anniversary with my wife. Cottage had all the amenities and hosts were excellent with communication and checkin. Looking forward to staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D G.

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

Cottage Getaway

Birdsong Cottage is absolutely charming. Exceeding our expectations in everyway. The cottage is within the heart of downtown Southport, and all the shops and restaurants it has to offer. The host was very accommodating and made our stay even more relaxing. Highly recommend Birdsong Cottage to anyone looking to visit the Southport area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michele P.

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

Southport, NC Stay

We loved this little cottage. It was absolutely perfect for our stay. Perfect location to walk all around Southport. Very clean, private, and just perfect. I would definitely book and stay here again. Excellent in every way.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

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

Birdsong Cottage

Cozy and nicely decorated cottage. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, marina and museums. Very nice manager. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

Southport

We loved this little cottage!!!! Great location! It had everything we needed. If we are back in the area, this would be our first choice of where to stay 😊😊
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

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

Cozy getaway

We enjoyed everything about our stay at Birdsong cottage. It was peaceful, relaxing and perfectly convenient to great restaurants and all that Southport has to offer. We definitely plan to return to this great space!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Leah T.

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

Best anniversary trip!!!!

We had the best time at the cottage!!! Kelly and Robert were great hosts! They have done a great job with the cottage! It was very clean and we really loved being close to town. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alvin S.

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

Great week

Thanks for a very relaxing few days at your place. The location was fantastic and the whole process and experience was wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

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

Anniversary trip

We definitely enjoyed our stay at Bird Song cottage for our anniversary. The convenience of the cottage to the restaurants, shops and historic places was perfect. Kelly was very accommodating and provided us with the sense of privacy. We loved the welcome basket!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOLEIGH P.

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

Amazing

This day was absolutely perfect. We were in town for the weekend, to visit friends, we rented a golf cart and made the most of it. The hostess was absolutely phenomenal pro providing everything that we need and then some beautiful. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lilibeth S.

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

Walking distance

Cute cottage walking distance to restaurants, shops and waterfront. Very clean and comfortable and the owner is attentive and welcoming. We had a wonderful stay and look forward to staying there again when we come back to visit our friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liesl W.

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

Adorable Weekend Getaway!

Had an absolute fantastic time here this weekend! Very clean, and the perfect space. I would recommend bring some bug stray if you plan to sit outside, but otherwise no complaints! Will definitely be coming back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

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

Such a great little cottage!!

We enjoyed our stay at Birdsong cottage! Kelly was waiting for us when we arrived and showed us around. Such a cute, tucked away gem of a place!! Walking distance to all that Southport has to offer! We loved celebrating our anniversary here this year! If you are looking for a great little romantic spot for your Southport stay…then you found it!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brent B.

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

Perfect!

Tranquil and impeccably clean. This exquisite respite far exceeded all others. Just delightful. The location and owners help made it so easy to just enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

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

Quaint Comfortable Cottage

Bird Song Cottage is a real treat. It is centrally located, well appointed, clean, excellent secure Wi-Fi, and well furnished. I would highly recommend it and I would definitely go back to stay again. The hosts are very thoughtful and thorough with their information and preparation. Great find!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024