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Spacious home w ocean views from wraparound porch

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A two-story house with a balcony and a covered porch. - Spacious home w ocean views from wraparound porch (Wrightsville Beach)
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island, and a view into the adjacent dining area. - Spacious home w ocean views from wraparound porch (Wrightsville Beach)
A spacious living area with a wooden bench, a blue sofa, and a spiral staircase. - Spacious home w ocean views from wraparound porch (Wrightsville Beach)
A bedroom with a large bed, a blue armchair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains. - Spacious home w ocean views from wraparound porch (Wrightsville Beach)
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a patterned rug, and a ceiling light fixture. - Spacious home w ocean views from wraparound porch (Wrightsville Beach)
Close to Wrightsville Beach and Johnnie Mercer's Pier, Spacious home w ocean views from wraparound porch provides golfing on-site, laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

Spacious home w ocean views from wraparound porch

  • Spend your next beach vacation rocking on the spacious wraparound porch at “Cardwell”. This seemingly ocean front home sports great ocean views and was designed by an architect associate of Frank Lloyd Wright. Although this home is technically one house back from the beach front, the unique staggered lots on the north end of the island ensure picture perfect views and a feeling of privacy. The private road with no public parking will make you feel as though you have the beach to yourself. Don’t miss your chance to vacation in this one-of-a-kind cottage!

    The main living level of “Cardwell” has a large living-dining area with cathedral ceilings. A series of sliding glass doors wrap the home to allow natural light to flood the living space and showcase the picturesque views beyond. The kitchen and bathrooms have been lightly updated to make a comfortable space to prepare home cooked meals for the family. A large dining table provides ample seating and opens to the main living space that is furnished with plenty of seating options. Just off the kitchen is a small multi-purpose room that includes a bunk bed (twin over twin), half bathroom, and laundry facilities.

    Down the hall on the main living level is a full bathroom that serves the nearby guest room that is furnished with two beds, a twin, and a queen. This guest room has a large sliding glass door that leads to the ocean side deck and offers a nice view of the ocean. The primary suite is located at the end of the hall and features a lush kind sized bed, walk in closet, dual vanity, walk in shower, and gives direct access to the wraparound porch. Wake up each morning to the waves crashing and palms blowing in the soft breeze.

    A spiral staircase located in the living room gives this home unique character and leads to the top floor where there are three additional bedrooms. At the top of the stairs, you will find a full bathroom complete with a walk-in shower. This bathroom serves the upstairs bedrooms. To your left is a guest room with a queen-size bed and built-in seating. This bedroom overlooks the main living area below and features some very eye-catching angles designed by the architect. To the right of the stairs there is a second guest bedroom with a queen bed that is framed by a series of windows that make the room feel bright and airy. This guest room also overlooks the living area below and directly leads to the third bedroom which provides a full bed. Given that the full bedroom directly connects to the queen guest room this sleeping arrangement is ideal for families with small children.

    If you are looking for a vacation home with ample outdoor space, great views, worry free parking, a stellar location, tons of charm, and all the comforts of home then look no further. This home has a lot to offer and is sure to provide a space for a memorable family vacation!

    Occupancy: 13
    Stay Requirements: Saturday to Saturday rental in summer. Minimum of 2-night stay in other seasons.
    Bedding Configuration: 1 King, 3 Queen, 1 Full, 1 Twin, 1 Bunk (Twin/Twin).
    Parking: Parking on site for 4 vehicles.
    Pet Policy: No pets allowed.
    Prohibited: Boat Trailers, Smoking, RV’s, Boats, Pets, Charging Golf Carts, Mail and Packages are not able to be sent to the rental.
    Featured Amenities: Garage, Enclosed Outdoor Shower, Keyless Entry, Gas Grill, 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 “W136 – Cardwell” as a vacation rental.

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About the area

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Shell Island, a neighbourhood in Wrightsville Beach. Wrightsville SUP and Regal Mayfaire are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wrightsville Beach and Halyburton Park. South End Surf Shop and New Hanover County Arboretum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, snorkelling and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Visit our Wrightsville Beach travel guide
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Wrightsville Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • A beach with a wooden fence, tall grass, and waves crashing onto the shore.
    Wrightsville Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with the sun setting on the horizon.
    Johnnie Mercer's Pier
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • A multi-story building with a curved facade, benches, and a street with cars and pedestrians.
    Mayfaire Town Center
    10 min drive - 8.9 km
  • A brick building with arched entrances and a sign reading "DePaolo Hall".
    University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Wrightsville SUP
    2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious home w ocean views from wraparound porch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spacious home w ocean views from wraparound porch?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious home w ocean views from wraparound porch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious home w ocean views from wraparound porch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious home w ocean views from wraparound porch located?

Located in Shell Island, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wrightsville Beach and Johnnie Mercer's Pier. Figure Eight Island and Wrightsville SUP are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Spacious home w ocean views from wraparound porch Reviews

7.8

Good

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful, private, pleasant

Great for families, had lovely bike trips to local eateries; the ocean/beach here is simplu spectacular, can't be beat!! The spiral staircase is a bit steep for toddlers, but first floor bedrooms were dandy, walkouts abound.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience! The house was just as described with great access and ocean views. The management staff was also helpful and responsive. Would certainly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house, great location

Enjoyed our stay. Couldn’t have found a better spot. Comfortable, beautiful view, convenient to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach House

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay there again. There's a bunk bed and 1/2 bath in the mud room which lets it act as a 6th bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great vacation!

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: Great location, great house, beautiful beach, wonderful vacation!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cardwell x 2

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: This is the second time we've rented this place. Love the location and the size of the house.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Fun Week

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: Overall, our stay was good. The location of this property is fantastic. The house itself could use some refreshing but it met our needs. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was fairly well supplied.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our favoirie beach house

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 have family and have stayed in several of the homes on Wrightsville Beach. This is our familes favorite- this hear was our 4th time at the beach house. You can't beat the location on the quiet end of the beach- lots if privacy. The deck and views are amazing . They updated the house and it really now has thae beach cottage feel . The kitchen is huge -We are already booked for next year !
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Cardwell great view

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: Ocean front feel! House ac is inadequate. Hence moldy smell. Comfortable master bedroom. Quirky set up upstairs.
Archival

4/10 Poor

Cardwell

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. 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: Bugs were a big issue. House needed thorough cleaning. All mattresses are too worn. Dishwasher broken for most of week. Have rented several years,disappointed with house deterioration and upkeep this year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay.

We had a wonderful time and the house was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beach house

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: Wonderful house and location for a relaxing vacation by the beach. Great deck to enjoy views of ocean and enjoy ocean breezes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay at Cardwell

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: Nice location. Plenty of room for our family. Downstairs facilities were a bonus. Lots of porch furniture and windows.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cardwell review 8.14-8.21

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: Little water pressure in the master shower. Upstairs bedroom TV did not work. The grill was so filthy it would get hotter than 300 degrees. I had spoken to Morgan on Aug 10th to make sure the grill had propane which it did. As a result, the grill was useless. We ended up cooking my birthday meal on the stove:((( Broken window blinds upstairs.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent Location

The house is a bit dated but is a perfect beach cottage. The kitchen was well stocked and there were enough bedrooms for our group. Property manager communicated very well. I'm giving it a 4-star overall because it does need a little tender loving care. Stove did not work well and some of the furniture seemed to be falling apart.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Beach house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very 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: Cockroaches and fleas. But a nice location. Property managers gave us a refund of a portion of the rent. But this house has issues the next renters should be aware of.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Prime Location / Stuffy Air

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: House was located at the perfect spot, steps from the beach, on a serene end of the island and is of great size for a large amount of people. Vacation was much fun and the beach was beautiful. Air unit was an issue not cooling the place, Bryant responded quickly however. In the end we would use Bryant again but not stay at this location.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Family vacation 2018

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: House was in great location. House is very dated and shows its age. Kitchen is well stocked. Two problems while there. The house has a flea problem and the screen door to the main entrance was in bad shape.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Great Loacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very 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: We have rented Cardwell in the past and the view and location to the beach never disappoint.Unfortunately the mechanics in the house did.There has always been an issue with the air in the home-especially upstairs, but this year it stopped completely . The temo in the house went uo to 89. Maintenace was called and di come timely and did what they could and retuned to see if they could do more. The house cooled to 80. There is never any air really circulating frim the vents - the vents are cold-but no forced air coming out. The nights even before the air went were warm and uncomfortable.I did submit a complaint and di not hear back.SO- great view- beach access....but be ready for warm nights inside. They definitely need to update the entire air unit. It is a lot to spend and be uncomfortable-I can't recommend to friends until the air is fixed
Archival

4/10 Poor

Can't recommend this house..

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very 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: Great location, enjoyable week but sub par accommodations
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Close but not in good shape!

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very 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: House close to beach but in need of repair! Porch railing rotting, not safe!
Archival

8/10 Good

Awesome Beach House

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: We had a great weekend down at Wrightsville Beach. House was in the perfect location, super close to the beach, not crowded with neighbors. House was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great FAmily Vacation Home

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: Rented this home for a long awaited family vacation. The kitchen is updated with anything you need.The deocorating and furnishings are relaxed cottage style. The view and deck are worth every penny! Wrap around deck offers shade and a great breeze anytime of day. The ocean view is beautiful. Short walk to the beach on a path. The beach is your own-very private and quiet, but a short walk will get you to the pier and and actiivy. Will rent this house again!
Archival

8/10 Good

Lovely Week at the Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Very nice!