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Downtown Sunshine Cottage & GolfCart

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Relax on the deck with two Adirondack chairs overlooking the water.
Relax on a beachside swing, overlooking the calm sea from a scenic pier.
Welcome to 612, a cozy home with a porch and garden area, perfect for relaxation and recreation.
Kitchen features a central island with an oven and stainless steel range hood.
Enjoy meals in the spacious dining area with a round table and comfortable seating for four.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 697 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

About this property

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

Downtown Sunshine Cottage & GolfCart

Charming, renovated cottage, four blocks from downtown. Stroll or cruise in the golf cart to shops, waterfront bench swings, live music, riverfront dining, and spectacular sunsets. Only a 15 min drive to Oak Island’s beaches. Unwind in the gazebo, play bocce, or snuggle up with a game and a movie by the fireplace. Sleep soundly in plush queen beds with crisp cotton sheets. Enjoy a cozy kitchen with Keurig & latte spinner, plus 1.5 bathrooms and washer/dryer. (Signed waiver requested after booking).

Property manager

Jennifer and John

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Porch
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf

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

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,040 square feet

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Sis’s Cottage - Southport, NC

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 261 reviews
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please ensure the golf cart is back in its original position and the key is placed back on the hook behind the door. Thank you!

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
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

598707

About the neighborhood

Map
NC, Southport

What's nearby

  • Southport Marina - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Clubs at St. James - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Old Brunswick County Jail Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 19 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fishy Fishy Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tengu Japanese Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Frying Pan - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Sunshine Cottage & GolfCart pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Sunshine Cottage & GolfCart?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Sunshine Cottage & GolfCart?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Sunshine Cottage & GolfCart located?

Located in the heart of Southport, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Franklin Square Gallery, Southport Marina, and The Clubs at St. James. Waterfront Park and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Downtown Sunshine Cottage & GolfCart Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Home was very well kept, cozy, and clean. Owners were friendly and communicative! We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

It was great. The cottage is very well done and inviting.Our best activity was seeing the white Ibis that migrate through here and settle very close to the cottage. Just find the Ibis cottages and they are right behind on the pond.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

My husband and I really enjoyed every minute of our first time in Southport. The house was just perfect. Clean, comfortable, adorable and had everything we could have possibly needed. It is a home away from home for sure. The golf cart was a great perk but we also walked into town easily from the house several times which was great too. We would happily rent this house again. We will be back for sure as soon as we can. Thanks Jennifer!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Our annual trip to Southport to celebrate birthdays and our first time staying in this home. We loved it! The house was charmingly decorated, exceptionally clean and many little extras left by the owners. Response to all our questions were immediate. We would definitely recommend and stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Everything about our stay was perfect. The cottage is wonderfully renovated and decorated. The location was quiet, yet convenient to everything we wanted or needed, and having a golf cart just made it that much better! Thank you and we can't wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

We had a very nice stay at Downtown Sunshine. The cottage was super cute and homey; and had everything you need for a comfortable stay. Jennifer was a wonderful host...very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10

We enjoyed the Sunshine Cottage and the adorable town of Southport. Loved our evening golf cart rides.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

The accommodations were awesome! Very clean, comfortable and relaxing! We enjoyed the outdoor patio and really enjoyed the golf cart. Great communication with hosts and easy check in. Both Southport and Sunrise Cottage are charming!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

This house was perfect for our girls weekend; great location, adorable decor, fantastic amenities and having the gold cart was the perfect bonus! Everything was in great condition and our host was so helpful and responsive. Highly recommend and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

This was a great place to stay. The cottage is very cute, clean and well organized. The golf cart is super fun and a great way to get around the sweet town of Southport! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Cozy well-appointed Southern charmer chock full of laid back (l)attitude. Family stayed three nights and it was our base of operations for sight-seeing and exploration in the area. We came back to the cottage often daily and the golf cart was very convenient as well as a lot of fun!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

This place was perfect for our beach getaway! The house was perfect, very clean, adorably updated and decorated. The golf cart made the trip, it’s in a super cute area so being able to go out around town just using the golf cart was amazing. The host was incredible, very responsive, and made the whole thing super simple and easy. Definitely recommend and will be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

comfortable, clean and cute home. We enjoyed the location and being able to use the golf cart.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

Sunshine Cottage...what a fantastic retreat! One adult and two teens give it 3 thumbs up! Everyone had their own space and an enjoyable gathering area for games and watching movies. The golf cart was so much fun and the absolute best way to explore Southport! A beautiful, coastal NC experience...looking forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

What a wonderful getaway. Everything we needed was right on hand and easy to find. The home was so welcoming as were the hosts. Perfect set up for a few days away with my daughters. Close to everything and the use of the golf cart just added more fun. Definitely recommend and we will be back in 2024!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

This property was one of the cleanest and best appointed properties that we have had the pleasure of staying at. The owners were very responsive and on the ball about anything we needed. We enjoyed it for our wedding weekend and used it for the groom and his groomsmen as well as our mini-moon afterwards. We couldn’t have asked for a better property for it. We also want to add recommendations for the vendors for our wedding who were all phenomenal! Venue: Southport Community Building Catering: Coastal Catering and Events Rentals: 3 Cheers Party Rentals Photographer: Tidal Marsh Photography/Cherished Photography Thanks to the Sunshine Cottage for helping to make our wedding such a memorable one.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

We found the Sunshine Cottage to be exceptionally clean, neat, and comfortable. The chocolate chip cookies were a nice surprise since we were starving when we arrived. The Golf Cart was such bonus. The hosts thought of everything. We couldn't have asked for more. We enjoyed the town of Southport. We felt extremely safe and relaxed. Thank you so much for such a wonderful place to stay. You deserve way more then 5 stars!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

This house was most likely the cleanest property we've ever stayed in, which is extra amazing because it's near the beach and so it's a sandy area. Not a speck of sand anywhere in the house when we got there! The location is amazing! It's in close proximity to the restaurants and shops all down Howe Street, but also close enough to the water area. The inclusion of the golf cart really makes this property the most desirable one in Southport. Sure you could get closer to the water, but there would still be places you'd need to drive a vehicle. Not with this house! Golf cart all the time! Jennifer, the owner, was also kind enough to provide us information about bike rentals. We were able to do that through Mr. Beach. It was reasonable prices and flawless delivery to the property. I will note that it's not a true two bathrooms, as the bath off of the master is just a toilet and sink. I definitely could've figured that out if I had paid more attention. I would say it's a factor of how VRBO lists the bathrooms. Even after I figured it out and really wanted a second shower, this property was still the winner for us. We couldn't beat the location and golf cart! We had a small snafu checking in, probably an error on my part, lol, but Jennifer fixed it literally immediately. We also had a small towel situation that Jennifer also fixed immediately. She sent the housekeeper, Donna, to fix the problem. Donna is amazing! Thanks for everything! We hope to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

House was wonderful. Stocked more than we expected, very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025