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 extravagant, 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 fabulous 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 gorgeous 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 sizable counter space, cabinets, separate sink, and ironing board.

The top living level of “Madras House” is a magnificent gathering space as it offers a sitting area with TV, a pool table, foosball table, and a sensational roof top deck where everybody will adore 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 striking 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 enchanting 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. Appreciate 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 amenities 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

Our top Wrightsville Beach rental home booking tips:

Cost saving strategies:

• Reserve your rental as early as possible. Rental schedules often open twelve months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many groups reserve their Summer vacation rentals during Winter holiday gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Summertime is the most expensive season in the Wrightsville Beach area. Reserve your vacation in Spring or Fall to get the benefit of gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities.
• Some property management companies offer special rates for active duty military and veterans. Remember to ask your property manager if rate reductions are available for your group.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer their guests an option to obtain trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally will cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any days missed as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for more information.
• Often, rental management companies supply Wrightsville Beach area visitors guides that include special offers, either offered independently by local companies, or through a partnership between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Wrightsville Beach visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Selecting and booking your Wrightsville Beach vacation home:

• Choose your dates and budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your group needs. Spacious Oceanfront Home w Private Beach Access has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Wrightsville Beach rentals search.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed types is regularly accessible on booking pages. If not, email the property manager before booking the rental. Note that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull out couches in living rooms. You will need to determine what is suitable for your group.
• Some rental properties allow pets, and some don't. Allowable types of pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and additional costs may apply. Ask the property management company about your furry family members before booking.
• Is your family looking for special amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters for amenities.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. Remember to confirm all necessary amenities are included before booking

Have a great stay:

• We recommend storing the owner's information in your smartphone.
• Hosts are there to help! Don't be shy to ask questions during your stay.
• Protect the rental owner (and your things!) by locking the property when you are away, just like you would back home.
• During check-in, document any damages to the rental property and immediately contact the property manager. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Respect your neighbors. Frequently, nearby homes are filled by local residents. Respecting quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Residents can usually help. Who better to ask where to find the fresh catch of the day, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Re-check every room of the rental property to confirm that you've packed all personal items on check-out day. Remember to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Remember to leave feedback! Property managers rely on excellent feedback to inspire new bookings. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationers will will be grateful for your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to solve it.