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Southport Live Oak Cottage

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Southport, NC
  • Place, The Clubs at St. James
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Southport Marina
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Southport

In Southport .Your stay at this Southport vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Franklin Square Gallery and Dosher Memorial Hospital. Old Brunswick County Jail Museum and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Franklin Square Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Old Brunswick County Jail Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Clubs at St. James - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Southport Marina - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishy Fishy Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Pub Of Southport - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oliver's on the Cape Fear - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Frying Pan - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Provision Company - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Southport Live Oak Cottage

This home is new construction (2020) with upgraded furnishings! It is surrounded by beautiful Live Oak trees and is on a quiet street only a pleasant seven-block walk to Waterfront Park and all the great restaurants and shops that historic Southport has to offer. NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE BEACH!! It is on the Cape Fear River and Intercoastal Waterway, with wonderful views across the river. If you want to walk to the beach, this home is not for you!
The home has three bedrooms plus a study, making comfortable private sleeping for eight guests. The Master Suite has a king bed, Bedroom 2 has a queen bed, Bedroom 3 has twin XL beds, and the Study includes twin trundle beds (best for the kids). One of our most frequent comments is how comfortable our beds are!
Double front porches make for relaxing and socializing. A large Rec Room features an 8' slate bed pool table!
Large (65") televisions are located in the Family Room and the Rec Room. YouTubeTV is included for your viewing.
Within easy walking distance of Southport's famous downtown area, a fifteen-minute drive of beautiful white sand beaches, and with all the comfort offered in this home, you'll have a wonderful vacation here!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Southport Live Oak Cottage to the airport?

This vacation home is 32.1 mi (47-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Southport Live Oak Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Southport Live Oak Cottage to the beach?

This vacation home is 10.6 mi (53-min drive) from Carolina Beach and 7.9 mi (48-min drive) from Kure Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Southport Live Oak Cottage offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Southport Live Oak Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Southport Live Oak Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Southport Live Oak Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Southport Live Oak Cottage have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Southport Live Oak Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Southport Live Oak Cottage to downtown Southport?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Southport.

Reviews

Southport Live Oak Cottage Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin E.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy Ann G.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callene R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Southport Gem

This house was absolutely wonderful and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Most of the experiences were only a 2 minute ride or 10 min walk to activities. Strolling downtown and to the Southport Waterfront was amazing. There is plenty of historical sites to visit and all the people there are very nice. The restaurants were incredible with very good food. We fully intend to return to continue our journey and broaden our Historical Horizons. Thank You!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

carole s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best rental in Southport

Great!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding

Great House and location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

We love Southport

Great location and great host. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love Southport

Great location and pet friendly. Excellent walking distance from places to eat and enjoy! Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fast get a way

Very nice well stocked host was fine
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House!

Very comfortable and well appointed rental house minutes from the waterfront and downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

christi f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a wedding weekend!

Great location to downtown Southport. You can walk to several shops and restaurants. The waterfront is a short drive. Located on a quiet street with a great porch to pass the time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

The house was absolutely adorable, very spacious, clean and well kept. Located in a quiet area, but still just a quick walk to Downtown Southport. Steve was very responsive in answering questions prior to booking. He was extremely accommodating and offered an early check-in and also offered late check-out due to severe weather. Will definitely be booking again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect weekend getaway

Very clean/well maintained home. Close to downtown-walkable area. Neighborhood was nice. Hosts were very responsive. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location in downtown Southport

Owner was awesome to work with and the place was clean and all updated. We especially liked the couch downstairs and the pool table.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H., Lancaster

Liked: Cleanliness

Southport

Had a wonderful time with family! Great location, friendly neighbors and just right for our group of 7. Great parking for 3 vehicles. We did leave an item behind and the owner contacted us immediately. We appreciated the communication!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place

This place was so nice. It really had everything you could want. I have been spoiled. It was a nice neighborhood, nicely shaded with beautiful old trees, secure fenced in back yard, anything you would need in the kitchen, comfortable beds, fun area for families, and so on.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Big birthday

The home is in an ideal location and well equipped with everything needed to make you feel comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely PERFECT!

We loved our stay at Southport Live Oak Cottage for a mother/daughter weekend. The host, John, thought of everything. The home is not only beautiful, it is very clean and includes thoughtful extras throughout. We loved the swing and rocking chairs on the front porch. The pool table offers extra fun too! Very close to everything. Within walking distance to Burney's sweets which offers amazing freshly made pastries. Waterfront is also a few blocks away. We especially enjoyed visiting the many shops and came home with lots of great finds. Will definitely come back again!! Thank you, John. You are a wonderful host! 😊
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

This house is amazing. Clean, spacious and peaceful. We had the pleasure of meeting the owner and he couldn't have been more kind. Sitting on the porch is amazing in the morning and evening's. Short walk to town with quaint shops and great restaurants. This is our second stay in this house and cant wait to return. You wont be disappointed staying here.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness

They thought of everything

Very clean and comfortable accommodations. The furnishings are nice and comfortable. The house is not in the middle of town, but very close. We enjoyed the quiet and very easy walk to town. A nice little diner is a very quick stroll from this home. Owner was quick to reach out and welcome us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024