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Historic 40s Beachfront Cottage w Wraparound Porch

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Interior
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Wrightsville Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Wrightsville SUP
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Primary Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Historic 40s Beachfront Cottage w Wraparound Porch

Imagine waking up to the rhythmic crash of waves and stepping onto your expansive, wraparound oceanfront porch, coffee in hand, as the first light of day dances across the Atlantic. Welcome to "Chequers," a timeless 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom beach cottage that has been welcoming families since 1940. This lovingly maintained historic retreat offers the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern comfort, making it an ideal getaway for those seeking the quintessential Wrightsville Beach experience.

Inside, the main level exudes warmth and character with its inviting open-concept living and kitchen area. Sunlight streams through the windows, illuminating the cozy seating and nautical accents that give the space its signature charm. The fully equipped kitchen, with its modern appliances and classic cottage aesthetic, ensures meal prep is a breeze. Adjacent to the kitchen, the enclosed ocean-view dining porch provides an intimate and scenic setting for family meals, board games, or simply enjoying a glass of wine while the sea breeze drifts in. Two guest bedrooms on this level each feature two twin beds, offering a comfortable and convenient setup. A full bathroom is centrally located for easy access from both the bedrooms and the porch, ensuring everyone has space to refresh after a day on the sand.

Upstairs, three additional bedrooms and two bathrooms provide ample room for relaxation. The oceanfront primary suite is a tranquil haven, where a plush king bed faces breathtaking views of the water. Drift off to sleep to the sound of the surf and wake up to a picture-perfect sunrise over the horizon. The ensuite bathroom maintains a touch of the past with its checkered tile flooring while offering modern conveniences, including a shower-tub combination. Just beyond the staircase, a queen guest room also enjoys stunning ocean views, making it a favorite among visitors. The third upstairs bedroom, with two full beds, is spacious and well-suited for adult guests or children, ensuring everyone has a comfortable place to unwind.

Beyond the walls of this enchanting cottage, Wrightsville Beach beckons. "Chequers" is perfectly situated just a short stroll from local shops, grocery stores, and some of the best waterfront dining the area has to offer. Whether you spend your days lounging in the sun, searching for seashells, or catching the perfect wave, you'll love the convenience of direct beach access just steps from your front door. As the sun sets, retreat to the porch to watch the sky explode in hues of pink and gold, a breathtaking end to another perfect day by the sea.

With its rich history, unbeatable location, and inviting coastal charm, "Chequers" is more than just a vacation rental—it’s a beloved beachside sanctuary where families return year after year to relive treasured memories and create new ones. Don’t miss your chance to experience Wrightsville Beach the way it was meant to be. Book your stay today and let the magic of "Chequers" become part of your family’s story.

Occupancy: 12.
Stay Requirements: Friday to Friday rental in summer. Minimum of 2-night stay in other seasons.
Bedding Configuration: 1 King, 1 Queen, 2 Full, 4 Twin.
Parking: Assigned parking on site for 2 vehicles.
Pet Policy: Dogs welcome with a nonrefundable fee that is charged per pet. Maximum of 2 dogs per reservation.
Prohibited: Smoking, RV’s, Boats, Boat Trailers, Charging Golf Carts, Mail and Packages are not able to be sent to the rental.
Featured Amenities: Keyless Entry, Outdoor Shower, Pet Friendly, Single Family Home, Ocean Front.

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 “W283 – Chequers” as a vacation rental.

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Bryant Real Estate
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English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

About the area

Wrightsville Beach

Located in Wrightsville Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Trask Coliseum or Legion Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, snorkelling and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Wrightsville Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Wrightsville Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Wrightsville SUP - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • South End Surf Shop - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 8 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oceanic - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bluewater An American Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shark Bar And Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dockside Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic 40s Beachfront Cottage w Wraparound Porch pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic 40s Beachfront Cottage w Wraparound Porch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic 40s Beachfront Cottage w Wraparound Porch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic 40s Beachfront Cottage w Wraparound Porch located?

Nestled on the beach, this Wrightsville Beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Wrightsville Beach and Aussie Island Surf Shop. Johnnie Mercer's Pier and Wrightsville SUP are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 58 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackson H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beachfront property.
Was an absolute delight to stay for the weekend. The location couldn’t be any better.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will return
This place is pretty magical. No frills but well maintained. The porch is hard to beat. Already looking forward to our return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spacious cottage
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Perfect size for the 8 of us and excellent location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Home!
We loved staying at this beach cottage! There was plenty of space for our family, and the number of bathrooms and bedrooms made it perfect for our family. You cannot beat the location-the beach access is terrific, and the cute shops and restaurants are right down the street. Wonderful place to stay- we will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Too short
Loved our visit but too short.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chandler A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best location
This cute vacation home was perfectly located on the beach and a few streets down from bars and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Brian N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Great location - tired house
Bryant was very helpful, but in the end, this property is really bad. It was dirty (baseboard and other areas with dirt), paint is peeling everywhere, original windows that will not open (or stay open), and just not a very nice property. We were very disappointed, and would not recommend this property at all.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Claire C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place, Some Improvements in Order
I have a love of old beach houses. This one was absolutely perfect for location and ambiance. It is in need of some minor updates but overall the experience was great. I was happy to see a washer and dryer on site but they are small and pretty old. Some of our clothes came out with "burn" marks. I loved all the rocking chairs on the porch but at least one was coming apart and made it unsafe. The furniture was comfy, but really worn out. All else was really great. Just can't beat the location and the number of rooms and spaces for people to hang out was really really great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Barb K.

Fabulous week on the beach
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: Most everything about our stay at Chequers was great.

10/10 Excellent

Heli Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beachy cottage
The location is great and the house is large and comfortable. Plenty of room for everyone inside and out on the porch. Light and bright upstairs. Only thing missing was a grill which would have been useful since the kitchen is tired. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location!
If we had been any closer to the water, our feet would have been wet. Fantastic location, not just for its location right on the beach, but also for its convenience to all of the nightlife, shops, restaurants, and attractions in Wrightsville Beach. The house is older than the newer ones around it, but it did NOT lack for amenities, cleanliness, or comfort. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn G., High Point

Loved it!
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: Awesome location! Cozy beach home! Bryant Realty great to work with!Of course the wrap around porch was a favorite!Would highly recommend!
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6/10 Okay

Jill m.

Great, old fashioned beach cottage!
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: This was our second stay here. Unfortunately, because of Covid, only a few of us could stay. It was pricey for us.
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8/10 Good

Good Time
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: Fun location, close to shops, restaurants & beach! Unfortunately smaller than we wanted but due to our previous rental being unavailable due to hurricane damage this cottage was our next best choice.
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6/10 Okay

Ginger S., Hillsborough

Beautiful Location
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location was perfect. Loved the history of the house. Dishes were unclean, Stove was not working, and the worst was no internet or cable TV service the 3 days.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey Rue W., Wilmington NC USA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classic Wrightsville Beach cottage - Oceanfront
This historic cottage is in the best location on the island within easy walking distance to shops/restaurants. It feels more private being oceanfront but views are partly obstructed by berm. Full ocean views are from upstairs bedrooms with very comfortable beds. The heat/ac worked well and water pressure good. My complaint is that there are not enough places to sit - recommend a larger dining table on porch and updating living room seating and furniture. The artwork was impressive and we enjoyed being there very much. Would book again in future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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6/10 Okay

Meredith R.

Wonderful location, house needs upkeep
Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was 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: The location was perfect but the house was run down, dirty in some places, and just not well maintained.
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10/10 Excellent

Hope to be back soon!
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 had a great visit - this house was perfect. Our group was two families, each with two children. The layout was perfect and the location is awesome. We felt like this could not have been better! It feels like a classic beach cottage, which was cozy. We felt like it couldn't have been better.

6/10 Okay

Peter C.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of real estate, lacking in amenities.
Can't beat the location or the floorplan. Wish I had built my house from these specs. Lots of room, spaced well for privacy and for overall use, including the bathrooms with an upstairs jack & jill bath besides the private master bath. However, for the smallest investment, this place could be a wonder find, if the investment company cared. The property lists on Zillow as over 3 million, and they have little incentive to improve your stay. What you will probably want but won't have are chairs for the beach, a beach umbrella, some beach towels, a toaster oven with the burner that works on the top side, slippers because the floors are pretty filthy, and even just a few more dishtowels. They provide exactly one. The wash machine also stained our clothes, so don't bring your favorite shirt. Despite its draw of an ideal location and fabuous front porch, there are other places that might suit your fancy just as well. If you are not driving and bringing all your beach paraphanalia, you will be out of luck and out of quite a few more dollars supplying your own.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lily S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Perfect location but grimy house!
The location and amount of rooms was great but the house was dingy and gross. The bathrooms were grimy and the kitchen had dirty dishes in the pantry. The coffee maker and dryer both both. The handle for the freezer popped straight off. The house needs to be updated and cleaned properly!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
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8/10 Good

Douglas H.

Churchill Cottage Review
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: We were there for a week in September. This is a great old fashioned beach cottage. It’s right at the beach access so very convenient especially if you have small children. Plenty of bedrooms for everyone. The only negative thing is the fact that there is no storage for groceries. None. Nada. We put ours on top of the refrigerator.

6/10 Okay

Sarah w.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Lovely location; tight fit
I love an old school beach house, especially one on the beach! House had some charm but for our group, it didn’t quite work. Too cold to get much use out of porch so fitting 3 families into 1 living room with 1 couch wasn’t great. Kitchen also cramped and no indoor dining space. Deck is a bit crumbly and ready to give you some splinters. Didn’t like renting through Vrbo but getting passed to a rental company and having to fill out more contracts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Back in the day merges with the modern life here.
If you're looking for lush accommodations, high rise views and 60" TV screens pass on this one. BUT...if you're looking for the Wrightsville Beach LIFE as it was intended, this this your spot! The stuff in the kitchen works, you DO NOT HAVE TO LUG STUFF UP three flights of stairs, if you want food and drink it's a super easy walk, if you dig clear-clean water to swim in, and if you enjoy surrounding yourself with real NC history, book this cottage. The beds are numerous and comfortable. The wrap around porch entices reading, board games, discussion, and just sitting there to enjoy what life is really meant to be on my beloved Wrightsville Beach. Have a Surfer Dog (add slaw) at Trolly Stop, have Pina Colda at The Oceanic, take home some chicken salad from Robert's Grocery...it needs to be on the NC historic record, and grab something that was receltly swiming at King Keptune's. There's also late night fun at Red Dog's ALL WITHIN WALIKING DISTANCE.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Alex H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Deceptive
charged for a pet. No pet was there. Charged for damage fee. Nothing was damaged. Charged for parking passes and was not told specifically to return them at a cost of $300/pass. all in all, very unsatisfactory.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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4/10 Poor

Nancy S.

Chequers
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was 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: The house is very old so it has that old beach feel. It comfortably sleeps 10 and each room has an adjoins bath. The kitchen space and the living room space, however, are way to small for that number of people if there’s a need to all be inside. The furniture in the living room is old and worn out and very uncomfortable. You are not able to see to beach from the deck, but it is an easy walk to the beach. I wouldn’t rent it again.

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