Spacious Oceanfront Home w Private Beach Access - Vacation rental home in Wrightsville Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 14
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Located among the dunes on the northern part of Wrightsville Beach is an handsome, comfortable, and convenient single-family home known as “Madras House”. This broad home offers three living levels which include 4 bedrooms, 4 and a half bathrooms, sweeping ocean vistas, a game room, private beach access, and so much more. Your family will be spinning vacation tales about this excellent home for years to come!

The wide entryway welcomes you into a roomy open living floor plan that is accented by ample natural light and spectacular ocean vistas. An open dining and kitchen area that features a second breakfast room for informal meals ensures ample seating for friends and family to gather. The well-equipped kitchen offers you a double stacked oven and a reverse osmosis water filtration for the purest water possible. Along with this are two fridges, a wet bar in the dining room, and a half bathroom for your guest’s convenience. The cavernous deck off the living room has impressive ocean vistas along with a covered area and what a great spot to take that afternoon nap in the shade.

The middle level of the home is the sleeping quarters. The spacious primary oceanfront suite has a enormous king size bed, sitting area that converts to a queen sleeper couch, and on suite bathroom that offers a soaker tub a zero-entry shower with grab bars. A close by guest suite offers two queen beds with a private bathroom. The third guest bedroom is furnished with a queen size bed and offers marvelous ocean vistas. Another guest bedroom with two twin beds is close by and neighbors the hall bathroom that serves the two guest rooms. Also on this floor is the laundry room (washer/dryer) with huge counter space, cabinets, separate sink, and ironing board.

The top living level of “Madras House” is a marvelous gathering space as it offers a sitting area with TV, a pool table, foosball table, and a sensational roof top deck where everybody will appreciate hanging out. There is a queen sleeper couch and a full bathroom on this level which helps it double as a sleeping area for bigger groups. A workstation, reading nook, and library of books make this space extremely versatile and offer a great space to escape to. The private top floor deck offers the best expansive ocean vistas on the island but also captures the gorgeous sound vistas. A great place to have that evening drink and experience a Key West sunset!

There is a boardwalk that takes you directly to the beach and is shared by the neighbor next door. A entirely enclosed outdoor shower with hot and cold water and a foot washer add to the convenience of this gorgeous home. There are plenty of beach games in the garage, bocce set, beach tennis and other beach items which you are welcome to use. The garage is not used for parking but has a handicap ramp with a 2-inch rise for each horizontal foot of travel - if needed. Savor Carolina living in this spacious beach home – make this a family tradition worth starting and keeping!

This property has been equipped with an elevator in the past, however, it is not compliant with Weston’s Law and therefore has been disabled. The elevator cannot legally be operated for any purpose. We greatly regret any inconvenience this may cause, and we appreciate your kind understanding as we work with the homeowner and our local vendors to eliminate any deficiencies and provide a safe luxury for everybody to savor. All facilities that are complaint and permit elevator usage will be able to be filtered in search results by selecting the Elevator or Private Elevator luxury search. Any listing that includes this paragraph is intended to indicate that the residence no longer includes use of the onsite elevator.

Occupancy: 14
Stay Restrictions: Friday to Friday rental in Summer. Minimum of 2-nighttime stays in other seasons.
Linens Configuration: 1 King, 3 Queen, 2 Twin, 2 Queen Couch Beds.
Parking: Off-street parking for 4 - 5 cars, garage not available for parking.
Pet Policy: No family pets allowed.
Prohibited: Family Animals, Smoking, RV’s, Boats, Boat Trailers, Charging Golf Carts, Mail and Packages are not able to be sent to the rental.
Featured Conveniences: Keyless Entry, Enclosed Outdoor Shower, Water Filtration System, Beach Equipment, Private Beach Access, Sound View, Ocean Front, Single Family Home.
Property Security: For the security of our guests and the safety of our home, we have exterior motion detectors (not cameras) in great room and open/close door indicators on exterior doors).

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 “W163 – Madras House” as a vacation rental.

About the Area

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Shell Island, a neighborhood in Wrightsville Beach. Bellamy Mansion Museum and Burgwin-Wright House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Halyburton Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Aussie Island Surf Shop and Cape Fear Paddleboarding. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, snorkeling, and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips for getting the best Southport vacation rental experience:

Finding the best rental value:

• Reserve your vacation rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules usually open twelve months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many groups book their Summer vacations during Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• June, July, and August are high season in the Southport area. To find the best value, try shifting your vacation dates to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and October offer excellent temperatures, , and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer.
• Hosts sometimes offer special rates for active duty military and veterans. Remember to ask your host or property manager if discounts are available for your group.
• Booking websites frequently offer renters an option to purchase vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which usually will cost you anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for specifics.
• Many property management companies and vacation rental houses supply Southport area visitors guides that include coupons, either offered directly by local companies, or through a relationship between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Southport area magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

How to choose and book the perfectrental:

• Choose your vacation dates and spending budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the configuration your family needs. Spacious Oceanfront Home w Private Beach Access has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Southport rentals search.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed counts is often accessible on booking pages. If they are not listed, contact the host before you reserve the vacation property. Remember that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which frequently includes sofa beds. You will need to establish what configuration is right for your group.
• Traveling with pets? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask your host before booking, and study your agreement! Additional fees or costs might be applied to your agreement.
• Does your family require unique amenities? Most rental search websites include amenity lists and search filters.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for those with limited mobility. Remember to confirm all required amenities are available and included before booking

Advice for a fantastic stay:

• Add the owner's phone number to your phone. Understand and take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Hosts are there to help! Feel free to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your stuff!) by locking the property while you are gone, just like you would back home.
• To ensure that no damages are linked to your family's stay, note any problem areas upon your arrival. message the rental manager right away to record any issues. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having a record of concerns and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like unpleasant vacationers disrupting your quiet neighborhood. Apply the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great beaches and places you would've never otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Residents can frequently help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to find the best seashells, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Just prior to departing, complete a final walk-through to make sure you haven't forget any personal items. Check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Remember to leave a review! Property owners rely on good reviews to inspire future bookings. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your review find their best rental home. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.