Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport!

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Southport, NC

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport6 min walk
Old Brunswick County Jail Museum7 min walk
Southport Marina8 min walk
Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)87 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Birdsong Cottage is set back behind the 114 W. West St main house and accessed through a side garden gate and path.

The cottage is ideally situated in the heart of historic Southport - a short walking distance to all of the quaint antique stores, chic boutiques, and laid-back riverfront seafood restaurants and bars.

The Oak Island Beaches are 10 minutes away. Bald Head Island and the beaches of Pleasure Island: Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Fort Fisher are just a 20 minute ferry ride from Southport. The ferry is 6 minutes from the cottage.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Southport

Located in Southport, this holiday home is in a walkable area with good shopping. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kure Beach and Carolina Beach, while North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Carolina Beach Boardwalk are popular area attractions. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Bald Head Island Information Center are also worth visiting.

Southport, NC

What's nearby

Franklin Square Gallery - 1 min walk
The Clubs at St. James - 4 min walk
North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport - 6 min walk
Old Brunswick County Jail Museum - 7 min walk
Southport Marina - 8 min walk

Getting around

Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 6 min drive
Fishy Fishy Cafe - 7 min walk
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 5 min drive
Frying Pan - 8 min walk
Provision Company - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport! located?

Situated in Southport, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Franklin Square Gallery and The Clubs at St. James. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Connie D.

12 Apr 2024

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

Perfect Getaway

If your looking for somewhere to stay in Southport this is the place. In walking distance downtown area. The accommodations were clean and we felt as if we were in our own little hideaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad G.

12 Apr 2024

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

Returning Guests

This was our second time staying at the property. We love the location and the accommodations! We are looking forward to next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

24 Mar 2024

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

Anniversary trip

We definitely enjoyed our stay at Bird Song cottage for our anniversary. The convenience of the cottage to the restaurants, shops and historic places was perfect. Kelly was very accommodating and provided us with the sense of privacy. We loved the welcome basket!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duane D.

8 Nov 2023

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

Home away from home!

Birdsong cottage is a wonderful place to stay! Perfect for just 2 people. The walk back to the cottage on the brink walkway is lovey. We so enjoyed sitting out on the front patio and watching the birds. We parked our car and was able to walk to all the shops and restaurants. Kelly and Robert also had a nice surprise in the refrigerator waiting for us! Thank you both so much for letting us stay with you. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen v.

6 Nov 2023

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

Get-away in a Garden

This property was ideal for our stay. Location was everything...we never had to drive once during our stay because we could walk to everything we needed or were interested in...craft show, boat show, restaurants, quaint shops, museum, waterfront, pub, etc! The rental is perfectly located in historic Southport. Most of all, at night when we needed to relax and unwind, we were able to enjoy sitting in the beautiful, serene, and private yard to enjoy wine and cheese and the breeze! There is a local venue nearby that had live music nightly, which we listened to from our yard. All music ended before 8:00pm and the whole community quiets down. Just peaceful. Our hosts were very welcoming and provided us with so many local pointers on places to go. The cottage was super comfortable and cozy with all the desired ammenities. We will definitely be returning to this rental!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Your host

Kelly and Robert chose Southport, NC as their new home after living and working together in the charter yacht vacation industry in the US Virgin Islands for 20 plus years. Robert was born and raised in East Lansing, Michigan before moving to Denver, CO and eventually the US Virgin Islands. Kelly grew up in Bernardsville, NJ, then lived in Philadelphia for 10 years before making the USVI her home. The two were married (first marriages for both) in Southport in 2016.

Captain Robert holds a USCG 100 ton license and is Padi Dive Master. If you would like to go boating for a day...talk to Robert! He works currently as a relief captain on the Bald Head Island Ferry, so he can offer you recommendations about a BHI excursion as well.

Kelly is a Licensed Real Estate Broker with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage in Southport. She also runs a successful real estate investment company, buying and rehabbing historic properties around Southport. If you are interested in looking at any property while you are in the area, Kelly will be happy to show you around!

Kelly and Robert look forward to welcoming you to Southport and hope you enjoy exploring the area as much as they do!

Why they chose this property

The cottage is a lovely garden oasis in the heart of historic Southport. The cottage is close enough to the waterfront and to the shops and restaurants for guests to walk or ride a bike everywhere. Staying at Birdsong Cottage is like being an instant local.

What makes this property unique

Privacy and quiet. Dedicated cleanliness. The owners will offer guidance and are on site to help with any issues, but leave guests on their own to enjoy the property as if it were their own.

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