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Aquarium #159 - Soundfront Home on Wrightsville Beach w/ Private Dock!

Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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TV, video games, DVD player, table tennis
Marina
Terrace/patio
Beach nearby
Escape to the tranquil South Lumina of Wrightsville Beach at Aquarium #159, where spectacular sound and ocean views await from four decks. With a private deep-water boat slip, dock, and gazebo on Banks Channel, entertainment options are endless including a ping pong table and board games. Enjoy the seamless flow of an open floor plan with natural light in the living room or relax on one of six bedrooms' deck access with ensuite bathrooms.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Aquarium #159 - Soundfront Home on Wrightsville Beach w/ Private Dock!

Welcome to Aquarium #159, a spacious soundfront retreat on the peaceful South Lumina side of Wrightsville Beach — truly a boater’s paradise. This rare gem offers spectacular sound and ocean views from four expansive decks, a private deep-water boat slip and dock with gazebo on Banks Channel, and a quiet, secluded beach at low tide. Beach access is only a 5-minute walk away, making it easy to enjoy both the sound and the sea.

Perfectly positioned for relaxation and recreation, guests can walk to Crystal Pier, Oceanic Restaurant, Sundays Café, and nearby surf shops (just 0.5 miles away). Entertainment options abound with a ping pong table, foosball, air hockey, video games, board games, and plenty of beach and water toys for endless fun.

1st Floor – Ground Level Game Room:
The ground floor is a game lover’s dream, featuring a ping pong table, foosball table, air hockey, Wii and Xbox consoles, a TV with comfortable seating, and a half bathroom.

2nd Floor – Main Living Area:
Designed to showcase the stunning water views, the open-concept living space features vaulted ceilings, large windows, and comfortable seating. The living room includes a large TV and a collection of games, while the chef’s kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances, white cabinetry, a large island with seating for eight, a wet bar with wine fridge, and a walk-in pantry. Two dining tables (one seating eight and the other seating six) make family meals a breeze. The expansive soundfront deck is perfect for sunset gatherings.

Bedroom 1 (Queen) – Street-facing with private deck access; shares the hall bathroom on this level.

3rd Floor – Bedroom Level:
This floor includes three guest bedrooms and a convenient laundry room.
Bedroom 2 (Queen) – Sound-facing with private deck access and an attached Jack-and-Jill bathroom.
Bedroom 3 (Two Twins) – Street-facing with deck access and shared Jack-and-Jill bathroom. (Note: This room does not have a closet.
Bedroom 4 (King) – Street-facing with deck access and a private ensuite bathroom.
Additional Sleeping: Queen pull-out sleeper sofa located on this floor.

4th Floor – Top Floor:
Bedroom 5 (Primary King Suite) – Sound-facing with private deck access, ensuite bathroom featuring double vanities and a walk-in shower.
Bedroom 6 (Two Twins + Extra-Long Twin Daybed) – Ocean-facing with deck access offering both sound and ocean views.

These two rooms are separated by a convenient wet bar with mini fridge and elevator access. Please note: Guests staying in the twin bedroom on this floor will access the bathroom through the master suite; double doors can be closed to create privacy.

Additional Features:
-Private deep-water dock with power, water, and fish-cleaning station (shared with neighbors)
-Elevator (accesses all floors)
-Outdoor shower
-Gas grill
-Pack and Play
-Beach chairs, beach games, a water mat/float to use on the sound and more
-Rooftop crow’s nest with panoramic ocean and sound views
-Driveway parking for 2–3 vehicles
-Foosball, Ping Pong, Air Hockey, and Board Games for endless entertainment and fun
-High speed internet, multiple Smart TVs, a Wii and Xbox are provided

A gas grill is provided by the owners for guest use. Landmark Vacation Rentals is not responsible for maintaining or inspecting grills for functionality, cleanliness or safety.

There is a keyless entry lock on this door only. Guests are assigned a personal entrance code for the duration of their stay. There are no keys and no need to check in or out at the office. Guests will be emailed their door code prior to their check-in. Everything in this home was made to provide a safe, no-stress, contactless process where you can relax from the moment you arrive.

Provided With Your Stay: Beach Towels, Bath Towels, Hand Towels and Washcloths, Bath Mats, and Kitchen Linens. Beds will be made upon arrival. A First Night Amenity Kit which includes Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Trash Bags and More will be waiting for you! Professional cleaning service is provided after every guest stay.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

2625-260694

About the neighborhood

Map
NC, Wrightsville Beach

What's nearby

  • Wrightsville Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South End Surf Shop - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 13 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Riverwalk - 23 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oceanic - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dockside Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bluewater Waterfront Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jerry Allen's Sports Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Aquarium #159 - Soundfront Home on Wrightsville Beach w/ Private Dock! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Aquarium #159 - Soundfront Home on Wrightsville Beach w/ Private Dock!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aquarium #159 - Soundfront Home on Wrightsville Beach w/ Private Dock!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Aquarium #159 - Soundfront Home on Wrightsville Beach w/ Private Dock! located?

This family-friendly Wrightsville Beach vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Wrightsville Beach and South End Surf Shop. Aussie Island Surf Shop and Johnnie Mercer's Pier are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Aquarium #159 - Soundfront Home on Wrightsville Beach w/ Private Dock! Reviews

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Cleanliness

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Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rene J.

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

Family Gathering

We bring our 3 children and their families to Wrightsville Beach every year or two. This was a great house to congregate in, huge kitchen, lots of bedrooms plus a supply of beach toys. The grandkids really enjoyed having the dock for fishing, crabbing and swimming. This is second year to stay in this house and so far it’s our favorite,
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

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

All Under One Roof

Great location, beautiful sunset views from rooftop and of Wrightsville Beach. We had a great time surprising our daughter on her birthday with our family and friends. She loved that we were all able to stay under one roof. The rooms are spacious and the set up of the home is great. We truly had a wonderful extended weekend all together.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marc C.

Graduation weekend

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 wonderful time at the “Aquarium” with family for our daughter’s graduation from UNCW. The place is beautiful and the location perfect right in the water. Amazing sunsets from the rooftop deck! So much room!

10/10 Excellent

Una L.

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

Great house but needs new cook top.

Beautiful home with amazing views. House was very clean and well maintained. The only down side was the cook top that only had 2 burners working and the pans were terrible, every thing stuck to them. With a large family to cook for it was disappointing. A House this beautiful with such a huge kitchen should have a functioning cooktop and decent pots and pans
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christa C.

A Beautiful Home, Wonderful Location

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 rented this lovely home for my nieces wedding. Five sets of aunts & uncles stayed for the weekend. Everyone was very happy with the accommodations. Great view. Very comfortable and spacious kitchen / living area for everyone to spend time together. The only downside is the bedroom with the twin beds shares a bathroom with the master bedroom. This room is really only suitable for children whose parents are in the master. We therefore did not utilize this bedroom at all, choosing instead to stay in our own home in Wilmington. Otherwise, a truly wonderful place to stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Views and more Views!

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: Beautiful sunset, spacious and well appointed kitchen. Clean. Perfect for our family of 10.
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10/10 Excellent

DONNA L.

The Aquarium = Thanksgiving fun!

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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: My rather large family gathers every Thanksgiving in Wrightsville Beach and this year, renting the Aquarium, made us Thanksgiving Central. My immediate family of 14 stayed very comfortably with the large bedrooms and plentiful bathrooms. We all enjoyed the multiple, scenic decks on each level. The place was spacious enough to sit all 30 of us for several lunches and dinners over the week. It was clean, well-supplied with cookware, dishes, glasses as well as a wine cooler. For the size of the property we often commented that a second oven would be convenient and cooking on the stovetop range was tricky and might need replaced soon.We did have several questions regarding some appliances and the elevator where, I think, an information binder would have been extremely helpful. Communication with the property management was poor to fair as they did not return any phone calls and sent an answer by text message 4 hrs after my initial request. A service repairman also showed up unannounced on the second day of my stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Tara F.

Amazing Views

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: All the women of our family gathered at this house for a reunion. It accommodated 10 of us easily. The kitchen is huge. Each bedroom has it's own bathroom. Master suite had an additional room attached with two twin beds. The views off the deck and the deck on top of the house are breathtaking.
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10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Epic Soundside WB Home

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: Stayed here for our son’s wedding on WB. There were 10 of us all together and everyone had a comfortable bed and plenty of privacy. The home is well maintained, beautifully decorated, in an excellent location and had everything we needed. Each room has a balcony and there are expansive panoramic views from a deck on top of the house. We loved to stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Beautiful house with fantastic location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 wonderful stay over Labor Day with 3 families. The location was perfect. Short walk to the beach. Then over to sound side for sunset and paddle. Loved it!
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10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

Gorgeous views and great spot on the south end!

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: Fabulous stay! Loved the location, and the house was great. The views are breathtaking, especially on the very top "widows walk" that is huge. Some areas definitely need some freshening up, but pretty much all of the bathrooms have been updated and are beautiful! Most important thing for renters to know is that the "private" dock is actually a shared dock with the house next door. It was fine, but pretty misleading especially since it is in the title. Also there was no grill, which was a huge disappointment since we like to cook our fish and/or meat outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

becky g.

Wonderful family vacation

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: Great house with everything you need to enjoy a week at the beach! Lots of spaces and porches to have both family time and individual time. Beautiful iew of the marshes and fantastic waterfront and pier. We can't wait to return.