St James Vacation Condo\/TH Rental - Southport NC - Cottage Retreat - Vacation rental home in Southport, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Condo
• Approximately 1768 square feet

St James - Southport NC - Vacation or extended stay condo rental. The Cottages at Golf Cottage Drive, Player’s Golf Club, vacation or extended stay condo/townhouse.

Stunning and cavernous, yes very roomy well maintained 2 bedroom/3 bathroom condo/townhouse located directly adjacent to the St. James Player's Golf Course club home, “Cottage Retreat” is well appointed for you and awaiting your arrival for that reposeful stay that you well deserve.

Tastefully decorated. Our home is completely supplied with everything you need and more.
Open floor plan on ground floor, with master bedroom and 1 guest bedroom along with a second room with a Murphy Bed serving as either an office or supplemental bedroom, our home will even accommodate up to two cars with an incorporated parking garage.
Upon entering this 1,768 square-foot home, you will pass through the entry and be able to value the open floor plan enhanced by vaulted ceilings. The spacious expanse integrates the open kitchen, dining room and living room areas.
Once inside, you will recognize how comfortable and calming the home is, with very tasteful original art décor and a floorplan that accepts simple access to each of the peripheral rooms.

The extensively equipped kitchen, complete with both a Krups and Keurig coffee maker will make you feel right at home as you arrange to prepare your favorite meals and beverages.

For comfort, sink into the plush couch or recliner in the living area and appreciate watching your favorite shows on the flat screen TV. There are additionally two other sets where you may watch TV, one in each bedroom. We do offer Netflix and Amazon Prime.

Apart from the master bedroom, all windows treatments are plantation blind style accepting you to set the daylight intensity to your liking. The master bedroom benefits of four room darkening Roman shades as well as a room darkening track suspended curtain. This arrangement comes in handy as the sun rises on that side of the residence. The twin bed guest room provides two X/L beds that can be combined into a king bed. The third room includes a full-size Murphy bed and the new sectional couch in the living area has a pullout queen size bed. All bedrooms each have their own bathroom. The residence also includes a laundry area positioned between the kitchen and the garage.

Nearby beaches: Popular destinations include Caswell Beach. There is a public parking lot that can hold up to 35 cars. In addition, the western end of Oak Island provides two places for public beach access at The Point Beach. One is at the end of West Beach Drive. The other is at the end of King’s Lynn Drive. Both offer a breathtaking natural look and will leave you with a sizable amount of area in which to settle down for the day. Please Note: The St James Oak Island Beach Club does not allow parking lot use without an RFID tag. You may certainly use the beach when accompanied by a member or if you happen to locate available parking on adjacent streets. There are a restricted number of parking spots on 72nd street itself, if you locate one you can walk straight out to the beach. We will furnish a map of proximate parking to our tenants. Some of those spots are limited to Oak Island residents by permit only. IN SEASON: The remainder of parking is pay per use beginning April 1 and ending September 30. Please visit oakislandnc.gov/residents-visitors/parking-information to learn more. There is an hourly, daily and weekly fee structure.

Whatever the case may be, we recommend getting to the beach early in the day during the season or even later in the afternoon. Oak Island is a trendy destination and car parking is limited.

Golf: In the vicinity of St James there are many golf courses including but not limited to Cape Fear National, The Thistle, Sandpiper Bay and Carolina National Golf Club. Twenty mins. away on Oak Island you can golf the Oak Island Golf Club, it’s a great layout and can be very challenging played from the tips. Many of these courses allow online booking of tee times well in advance of your trip.

Vacation Rental By Owner will quote a discount for 7 days or more based on the total number of days multiplied by the daily discount. Longer term units of 28 days or more may be arranged solely through the owner. Please feel complimentary to contact us for details. My contact number can also be found in the Notes section.

Cottage Retreat has had some guests stay for longer periods and have taken advantage of the 90 day or more lease option that accepts our golf membership transfer and even choice of tier level. Please contact us directly for this option as we cannot book it through Vacation Rental By Owner. The Clubs at St James have a great flexible plan to accommodate tenants.

St. James is a peaceful gated community located north of Oak Island just across from the intracoastal waterway. It features of 81 holes of private golf for all levels of play. The Members Club, The Founders Club and The Players Club will accept tee times in advance to those that wish to play that have been approved by us, the members. Please note that this policy changes from time to time depending on the availability of tee times. The Clubs at St James is owned by Troon Golf, if you happen to be a Troon member other options may be available to you. A marina, parks and open space areas are available for your enjoyment. “Cottage Retreat” is about 35 mins. south of Wilmington, 15 mins. from the Oak Island beach area and 20 mins. from downtown Southport.

The area is very well served with food, eateries, sun and fun. Have a great vacation!!

Note:

Towels and linens are supplied but we do not supply bath soaps and kitchen spices. Kids welcome but ABSOLUTELY no family pets please.
For a preview of area accommodations and prices copy link and browse the area: https://www.southportcondorentals.com. Or you can simply yahoo or bing southport condo units. We periodically update our site to reflect changes and new areas for services in Southport and the surrounding area.

We especially accommodate and work closely with those that need special scheduling of time when they are either building new homes at St. James or simply discovering the area during longer stay.

About the Area

Located in St. James, this condo is next to a golf course. Old Brunswick County Jail Museum and Oak Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Caswell Beach and Mirror Lake Park. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. With kayaking, fishing, and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Finding the best Wrightsville Beach vacation property experience:

Sticking to your spending budget:

• In the Wrightsville Beach area, The sooner you can book, the better your selection will be. The best vacation rentals are reserved very early. Booking your rental home six to twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and reserve your vacation home.
• Summertime is high season in Southport. To get the best rental within budget, we suggest reserving in the Fall or Spring. You'll enjoy lower rental rates, better selection, warm weather and the absence of large crowds at Wrightsville Beach restaurants, tours, and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during June, July, and August.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective host whether your family qualifies for a special rate.
• Management companies and individual rental owners typically offer their guests an option to add trip insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any days missed as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for details.
• Often, management companies and vacation rental houses supply Wrightsville Beach area visitors guides that include money-saving offers, either offered independently by local businesses, or by way of a partnership between the management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

How to choose and book the perfectrental home:

• First and foremost, have your group select date ranges and a budget.
• Note the number beds and the bed configuration you need. St James Vacation Condo\/TH Rental - Southport NC - Cottage Retreat has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Wrightsville Beach vacation rental search.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed types is regularly accessible on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, email or call the property owner before reserving the rental. Remember that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds and bunks.
• Are you traveling with furry, four-legged family members? 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. Ask your host before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional pet fees or charges could be applied to your invoice.
• Does your group require particular amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters for amenities. Use these filters to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. .

Some things to know before you go:

• Add the owner's information to your smartphone. Understand and take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, stereo or appliance. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief call can prevent many problems.
• Lock your rental home while you're out and about. Protect the owner's property and your things!
• During check-in, document any damages to the property and immediately contact the property manager. Record all coorespondence.
• Be a good neighbor. Often, surrounding homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting noise limits and parking policies is the right thing to do.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can frequently help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to go for the best drinks, have a great night out, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Don't leave anything behind! Before you drive away, take a walk through the property to reconfirm you've collected all personal belongings. Re-check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Please make sure to walk through the rental one final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host isn't available, take photos of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Hosts rely on great reviews to inspire future reservations. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other families will will be grateful for your feedback find their best vacation home. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to fix it.