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Downtown Sunshine Cottage & GolfCart

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Charming home away from home
Enjoy a morning coffee with the birds
Cuddle up by the electric fireplace
Bar cart with local maps and guides
Well appointed kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 696.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Southport, NC
  • Southport Marina
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • The Clubs at St. James
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Old Brunswick County Jail Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

3 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Downtown Sunshine Cottage & GolfCart

Charming renovated cottage located just four blocks from downtown shopping and restaurants (see map). You'll find an inviting, open concept living space perfect for relaxing with friends and family. Stroll or take the golf cart to the waterfront park bench swings where the Cape Fear meets the Atlantic Ocean, dine by the river, enjoy live music, spectacular sunsets, historic sites, and quaint shops. Explore the nearby Oak Island beaches only a 15 minute drive away.
Relax in the gazebo, play bocce, or watch a movie on the large sectional with a cozy fire. There are board games and 3 smart TVs to watch with your own accounts and a Victrola (BYO CDs). One bedroom has no TV.
At night, curl up in one of three comfy queen beds with hybrid mattresses and crisp cotton sheets. In the morning, enjoy your favorite coffee from the Keurig with a latte spinner. The kitchen has basic supplies and the 3/4 bathroom is complete with blow dryer, towels, shampoo, conditioner, and soap. There is also a half bath off the primary bedroom and a small washer/dryer.

Property manager

Jennifer and John
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Southport

Located in Southport, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. Franklin Square Gallery and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Oak Island Lighthouse. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Bald Head Island Information Center are also worth visiting.
Map
Southport, NC

What's nearby

  • Southport Marina - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Clubs at St. James - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Old Brunswick County Jail Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fishy Fishy Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tengu Japanese Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Frying Pan - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Sunshine Cottage & GolfCart pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Sunshine Cottage & GolfCart?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Sunshine Cottage & GolfCart?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Sunshine Cottage & GolfCart located?

Located in the heart of Southport, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Franklin Square Gallery, Southport Marina and The Clubs at St. James. Old Brunswick County Jail Museum and Dosher Memorial Hospital are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

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

Southport getaway

It was great. The cottage is very well done and inviting.Our best activity was seeing the white Ibis that migrate through here and settle very close to the cottage. Just find the Ibis cottages and they are right behind on the pond.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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

Wonderful house

House was wonderful. Stocked more than we expected, very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Beautiful and Cozy

Home was very well kept, cozy, and clean. Owners were friendly and communicative! We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara C.

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

Great stay at Sunshine Cottage

My husband and I really enjoyed every minute of our first time in Southport. The house was just perfect. Clean, comfortable, adorable and had everything we could have possibly needed. It is a home away from home for sure. The golf cart was a great perk but we also walked into town easily from the house several times which was great too. We would happily rent this house again. We will be back for sure as soon as we can. Thanks Jennifer!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee W.

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

February birthdays

Our annual trip to Southport to celebrate birthdays and our first time staying in this home. We loved it! The house was charmingly decorated, exceptionally clean and many little extras left by the owners. Response to all our questions were immediate. We would definitely recommend and stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige D.

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

Perfection

Everything about our stay was perfect. The cottage is wonderfully renovated and decorated. The location was quiet, yet convenient to everything we wanted or needed, and having a golf cart just made it that much better! Thank you and we can't wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

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

Immaculate Property

This property was one of the cleanest and best appointed properties that we have had the pleasure of staying at. The owners were very responsive and on the ball about anything we needed. We enjoyed it for our wedding weekend and used it for the groom and his groomsmen as well as our mini-moon afterwards. We couldn’t have asked for a better property for it. We also want to add recommendations for the vendors for our wedding who were all phenomenal! Venue: Southport Community Building Catering: Coastal Catering and Events Rentals: 3 Cheers Party Rentals Photographer: Tidal Marsh Photography/Cherished Photography Thanks to the Sunshine Cottage for helping to make our wedding such a memorable one.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

What an amazing vacation!

This house was most likely the cleanest property we've ever stayed in, which is extra amazing because it's near the beach and so it's a sandy area. Not a speck of sand anywhere in the house when we got there! The location is amazing! It's in close proximity to the restaurants and shops all down Howe Street, but also close enough to the water area. The inclusion of the golf cart really makes this property the most desirable one in Southport. Sure you could get closer to the water, but there would still be places you'd need to drive a vehicle. Not with this house! Golf cart all the time! Jennifer, the owner, was also kind enough to provide us information about bike rentals. We were able to do that through Mr. Beach. It was reasonable prices and flawless delivery to the property. I will note that it's not a true two bathrooms, as the bath off of the master is just a toilet and sink. I definitely could've figured that out if I had paid more attention. I would say it's a factor of how VRBO lists the bathrooms. Even after I figured it out and really wanted a second shower, this property was still the winner for us. We couldn't beat the location and golf cart! We had a small snafu checking in, probably an error on my part, lol, but Jennifer fixed it literally immediately. We also had a small towel situation that Jennifer also fixed immediately. She sent the housekeeper, Donna, to fix the problem. Donna is amazing! Thanks for everything! We hope to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

Absolutely Gorgeous!!

We found the Sunshine Cottage to be exceptionally clean, neat, and comfortable. The chocolate chip cookies were a nice surprise since we were starving when we arrived. The Golf Cart was such bonus. The hosts thought of everything. We couldn't have asked for more. We enjoyed the town of Southport. We felt extremely safe and relaxed. Thank you so much for such a wonderful place to stay. You deserve way more then 5 stars!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydnei C.

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

Loved the Sunshine Cottage

This place was perfect for our beach getaway! The house was perfect, very clean, adorably updated and decorated. The golf cart made the trip, it’s in a super cute area so being able to go out around town just using the golf cart was amazing. The host was incredible, very responsive, and made the whole thing super simple and easy. Definitely recommend and will be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri H.

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

Wonderful little cottage

We had a very nice stay at Downtown Sunshine. The cottage was super cute and homey; and had everything you need for a comfortable stay. Jennifer was a wonderful host...very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip G.

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

Cute Coastal Cottage Full of Southern Charm

Cozy well-appointed Southern charmer chock full of laid back (l)attitude. Family stayed three nights and it was our base of operations for sight-seeing and exploration in the area. We came back to the cottage often daily and the golf cart was very convenient as well as a lot of fun!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

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

Coastal Charm

Sunshine Cottage...what a fantastic retreat! One adult and two teens give it 3 thumbs up! Everyone had their own space and an enjoyable gathering area for games and watching movies. The golf cart was so much fun and the absolute best way to explore Southport! A beautiful, coastal NC experience...looking forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

Charming Accommodations

The accommodations were awesome! Very clean, comfortable and relaxing! We enjoyed the outdoor patio and really enjoyed the golf cart. Great communication with hosts and easy check in. Both Southport and Sunrise Cottage are charming!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary w.

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

Wow! Even better than the photos!

What a wonderful getaway. Everything we needed was right on hand and easy to find. The home was so welcoming as were the hosts. Perfect set up for a few days away with my daughters. Close to everything and the use of the golf cart just added more fun. Definitely recommend and we will be back in 2024!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie V.

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

Loved our stay here!

This house was perfect for our girls weekend; great location, adorable decor, fantastic amenities and having the gold cart was the perfect bonus! Everything was in great condition and our host was so helpful and responsive. Highly recommend and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridgett J.

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

Great little town

We enjoyed the Sunshine Cottage and the adorable town of Southport. Loved our evening golf cart rides.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

girls weekend

comfortable, clean and cute home. We enjoyed the location and being able to use the golf cart.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

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

quick visit

This was a great place to stay. The cottage is very cute, clean and well organized. The golf cart is super fun and a great way to get around the sweet town of Southport! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer and John

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We moved to NC from Maine with the dream of opening an AirBnB and showcasing our newly acquired Southern hospitality skills. It is my goal to make your stay the best it can be and share this amazing area with newcomers and repeat visitors alike. This area is the best of all worlds!

Why they chose this property

Sunshine cottage has all of the comforts and amenities of home, comfy beds, and plenty of pillows and blankets. It's a four block walk to N. Howe St., lined with unique restaurants for every taste and fun shops for keepsakes. Four more blocks brings you to the Cape Fear River waterfront with the relaxing swings, salubrious breezes, and incredible views of Oak Island, Bald Head Island, and passing barges.

What makes this property unique

Sunshine cottage has a cool vibe, a great location, and a fun golf cart for shopping, sightseeing, and dining.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests