Southport Live Oak Cottage - Vacation rental home in Southport, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

This home is new construction (2020) with upgraded furnishings! It is surrounded by handsome Live Oak trees and is on a peaceful street only a pleasant seven-block walk to Waterfront Park and all the great eateries and stores that historic Southport has to offer. NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE BEACH!! It is on the Cape Fear River and Intercoastal Waterway, with marvelous vistas across the river. If you want to walk to the beach, this home is not for you!
The home has three bedrooms plus a study, making comfortable private sleeping for eight guests. The Master Suite has a king bed, Bedroom 2 has a queen bed, Bedroom 3 has twin XL beds, and the Study includes twin trundle beds (best for the kids). One of our most frequent comments is how comfortable our beds are!
Double front porches make for calming and socializing. A sizable Rec Room features an 8' slate bed pool table!
Generous (65") T.V.s are located in the Family Room and the Rec Room. YouTubeTV is included for your viewing.
Within painless walking distance of Southport's famed downtown area, a fifteen-min. drive of gorgeous white sand beaches, and with all the comfort offered in this home, you'll have a incredible vacation here!

About the Area

Southport is home to this vacation home. The Clubs at St. James and Southport Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach State Park. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

2 total pets

Tips and Tricks for getting the perfect Southport vacation property experience:

Find your best deal:

• Booking your Southport vacation home in Fall or Spring is one of our best tips for saving money on your vacation rental. Rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of suitable properties. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during June, July, and August.
• In the Southport area, The sooner you can reserve a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The best rental homes are reserved early. Booking your rental property up to twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager or host if your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction.
• Property managers usually offer renters an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which generally will cost you anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed days as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for more information.
• Find a copy of your local visitors guide when you check-in. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great information, travel guide magazines contain deals for nearby accommodations, restaurants and tours.

Planning, selecting, and booking your Southport vacation home:

• Select a group leader, choose your vacation week, and select a budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the bed configuration you need. Southport Live Oak Cottage has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed types is normally accessible on booking pages. If they are not listed, contact the host before booking the vacation property. Remember that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which often includes pull out couches in living rooms. You'll need to determine what configuration is optimal for your group.
• If there's a particular Southport attraction you are enamored with, browse homes that are either close by, or those that cater especially to your requirements.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. Confirm all necessary amenities are included before reserving a rental.
• Traveling with pets? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Remember to ask your host before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Extra fees or charges may be applied to your invoice.

Know before you go:

• Add the property manager's contact info to your phone. Take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Note any issues with the property upon arrival, and immediately e-mail them to the owner. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that can be very helpful if a dispute is filed.
• Property managers are available to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions during your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disrespectful visitors disrupting your peaceful home life. Apply the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great local food and places you would've never otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Residents can frequently help. Who better to ask where to find the fresh catch of the day, have a great night out, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Protect the property owner (and your stuff!) by locking the rental while you are gone, just like you would at home.
• At departure, take a final walk-through to make sure you didn't forget anything. Re-check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Leave feedback! Property owners rely on excellent reviews to inspire new reservations. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your experience find their best rental home. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.