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Coastal Charm. LOVED by Guests! Eight Upper Level

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A dining area with wicker chairs, a wooden table, and pendant lights.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with bar stools, and a chandelier.
A modern living room with a white sofa, a glass coffee table with candles, and a dining area with wicker furniture.
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, a railing, and large potted plants.
A living room with a white sofa, a wooden chair, a TV, a fireplace, and a sign that reads "Wrightsville Beach".

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Johnnie Mercer's Pier
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Johnnie Mercer's Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Wrightsville SUP
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Upper Level Bunk Bed

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Upper Level Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upper Level Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Upper Level Guest Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Upper Level Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Coastal Charm. LOVED by Guests! Eight Upper Level

Come visit Eight East (Upper Level) where you will find a fresh & clean renovated upper level space that is sure to please! Located on the oceanside of Henderson St., this duplex 1940's cottage is full of a long line of Wrightsville Beach history and has been transformed into a beachy modern oasis. Location is key being within walking distance of WB's strip of dining & shops as well as just steps to Johnnie Mercer's Pier! The infamous Wrightsville Beach Loop is only a hop skip and a jump away for all of you fitness gurus who want to get your exercise on during your vacay!

Step into the inviting bright & airy family room that is a cozy space for friends and family to gather. Enjoy a flat screen smart TV with cable as well as super comfy oversized couches to rest on. The Dining & Kitchen areas have it all. The window filled dining area offers a large farm table to comfortably seat everyone or gather around the spacious island/bar to dine or just hang! The newly updated kitchen offers everything you will need for dining and cooking while staying with us! Stainless steel appliances, dishes, drinkware, silverware, and all of the cooking utensils you will need are available within the kitchen space. We also keep the cabinets stocked with your typical cooking necessities, salt & pepper, cooking oils, spices, sugar. During your stay, you have access to a Keurig and coffee pods, sugar and creamer. We also provide dishwasher pods, laundry pods, paper towels, and toilet paper.

Our home will comfortably sleep 6 guests offering 2 king beds, 1 bunk bed, and a pullout sofa. Each bedroom has a Smart TV and device charging station and is decorated with beautiful coastal furnishings that will provide a very restful stay. No need to worry yourself with towels or linens, each room comes with its own set of sheets and two sets of freshly laundered towels. 8 beach towels will also be provided. The master bath has a beautifully tiled shower and the guest bathroom offers a shower & tub. You will find each bathroom well stocked with all of the essentials: soap, shampoo, conditioner. We also have a washer and dryer that you are welcomed to use.

Last but certainly not least, chill out on our large wrap around porch with comfortable seating and dining areas. When you come in from the sun & sand, rinse off in our hot/cold outdoor showerhouse! In 2023, we added a beautiful outside bar area in the backyard. This space allows for your own little oasis to sit back, watch TV, and relax!
If there are guests staying downstairs during your stay, this space is available for both levels so make friends and hangout together. There is parking available for two vehicles in the driveway . Please no parking underneath the house. Feel free to utilize beach chairs/toys/bikes you find in the downstairs outdoor closet.

INCLUDED: Complimentary High speed WIFI, fully stocked kitchen, paper goods and ALL linens, including all bedding + bath + beach towels to save you the hassle/cost of bring or renting them separately.
When you arrive, beds will be made with crisp, fresh linens and complete sets of fluffy towels will be available. At the end of your stay, we have a small tidy up checklist but after checkout we have a cleaning service come in to clean the cottage so you do not have to worry about that! Sorry, but we do not allow pets or smoking in our home or on the premises.

This cottage can be rented as one unit (upper & lower levels combined) for 6 bedrooms/3 baths, sleeps 12. Please message us for details or go to VRBO listing #1575918

UPDATE APRIL 2026: While you are enjoying your stay at Eight East, we invite you to upgrade your Wrightsville Beach experience from a completely different perspective - on the water. Step aboard NAUTORIOUS, our 56' Absolute Fly luxury yacht, and enjoy a private, curated experience designed entirely around your guests. Cruise the intracoastal waterways, enjoy sunset cocktails, or simply relax in style as the coastal scenery drifts by. This is not a tour, it's your own private yacht with Captain for up to 4 hours! As our guests, enjoy an exclusive 15% discount off of our standard charter rate! This experience does not come standard with your booking at Eight East and must be purchased separately and ahead of your stay. Please contact Kelly, the owner, for pricing details and to book your charter reservation.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside house or on porches

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1397586
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 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

About the neighborhood

Wrightsville Beach

Located in Wrightsville Beach, this cottage is near a water park and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider South End Surf Shop, or check out an event or a game at UNCW Soccer Stadium. Jet skiing, kayaking, and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Wrightsville Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Wrightsville Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wrightsville SUP - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Wrightsville Beach Museum of History - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 10 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Platypus & Gnome - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Oceanic - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shark Bar And Kitchen - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastal Charm. LOVED by Guests! Eight Upper Level pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Coastal Charm. LOVED by Guests! Eight Upper Level?

As of Sep 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Coastal Charm. LOVED by Guests! Eight Upper Level on Oct 4, 2026 start from $587, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Coastal Charm. LOVED by Guests! Eight Upper Level?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastal Charm. LOVED by Guests! Eight Upper Level?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Coastal Charm. LOVED by Guests! Eight Upper Level located?

This family-friendly Wrightsville Beach cottage is located by the sea, just steps from Wrightsville Beach and Johnnie Mercer's Pier. Wrightsville Beach Museum of History and Wrightsville SUP are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing place to stay for our family, every amenity you could think of was available and the host was fantastic! Can’t wait to book another stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was impeccable in every way. We will most definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is absolutely the place to stay! Meticulously clean...not a grain of sand for being at the beach. We had a terrific time and felt like we were staying at a friends home! Thank you for everything!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for our family for the week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 13, 2025
Thanks for choosing Eight East for your family vacation Catherine! So glad you guys enjoyed! Come back to see us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing spot! Booked for a girls trip on Labor Day Weekend - the house was the perfect distance to the beach and beyond well equipped with what you need for a great weekend. The rooms were spacious (even the bunk room!) and the outdoor areas were a lovey extra space to hang out. We loved the special touches of fresh flowers, welcome signage, and complimentary drinks left. The host was very accommodating and kind. By the end of the trip, all the girls asked me to share the listing for future trips! Would 100000% book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach house!

Great house and great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2026
Thanks so much Allen! Hope to have you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great beach house, so clean and such nice welcome amenities! Easy check in and loved the location, walkable to so many restaurants and shops! Kelly was such a great host! Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2026
Thanks so much Dana! Really appreciate the good review! Hope to have you guys back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t recommend this property enough! Location is extremely close to the beach, the house itself was extremely clean and had everything we needed and the host was extremely communicative.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 13, 2025
Emma, really appreciate the kind words and you choosing Eight East! Come back to see us sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, less than a block from the beach and the fishing pier. Kelly was a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 13, 2025
Thanks so much Stephanie! Would love to have you back sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family spring break in Wrightsville Beach

We are a family with 3 young boys and this house was perfect for our spring break. Steps from an amazing beach, small grocery store and 5 min drive from everything you may need during your stay. The house was really neat and Kelly was a great host. Strongly recommend the house and the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2026
Thanks Stefan! So glad your family enjoyed everything! Would love to have ya'll back one day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous

We had a great time! Beautiful property😊
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, very clean. The deck was a nice covered area to have lunch and happy hour drinks. It’s nice that the beach is so close, too. A lovely house to rent when our son was getting married at the Oceanic. I would recommend to others!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2026
Thank you for the kind words Shyla! Appreciate you choosing Eight East and hope to have you guys back again one day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wrightsville Beach

We enjoyed our stay. All the comforts of home. Kelly is a great host. Will return.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay in December

We celebrated our daughter's college graduation visiting with family and friends. The house was very clean & comfortable. Kelly was very accommodating with some of our requests. We would definitely love to rent this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic spot

My fiancée and I rented this home to serve as a home-base of sorts for our wedding weekend. It checked all the boxes and we would definitely recommend booking it for your next beach getaway! Kelly was awesome and very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

winter get away

Celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary, the house was very clean, had everything we needed and much more, Even had fresh flowers upon arriving!! would love to come back to enjoy more of the Ossis in the back yard
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

5 star stay!

This house was wonderful for our family vacation. The decor is beautiful, the big porch was perfect, the amenities provided were great. There was nothing more we could have wanted. The house is a short, one minute walk to the beach, right near the pier and close to some great restaurants. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10 stars - girls weekened

This house deserves 10 stars! I cannot rave enough about it and the owners. The house was exceptionally appointed and the owners were super helpful and attentive. It was beautiful, clean and spacious. The wrap around porch was our favorite place to spend time together. I highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a getaway at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2021
So sweet of you Bryan! Glad you girls had good time! Hope to have you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Beach Cottage Ever

Words can not express how wonderful Kelly's Beach Cottage is! From the moment we walked in the door, everything was perfect! She has beautifully decorated every inch of this home! All the furniture and beds are so comfortable! She equipped the kitchen with top quality appliances, dishes etc. Most importantly....the cottage was very clean! I would highly recommend staying at her home!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Surprise at Wrightsville Beach

This property exceeded my expectations! My mom and I stayed here for a birthday/retirement celebration, and everything about this home is top tier. It was beautifully decorated, super clean, and everything you could think of was included. We even had some fresh flowers and a welcoming gift when we arrived. So sweet! Kelly was great to work with and highly responsive to messages. Highly recommend! I’m looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

This home has everything you need and then some. It is very nicely decorated. We enjoyed our time on the porch every day. Every one of us used the outdoor shower. Our host made sure we had everything we needed. There were flowers and a bottle of wine to greet us. The place was immaculate! There are beach towels and bikes for your use. We were there for the hurricane and without electricity for a day. Kelly's husband Bryan was there the next morning blowing the sand off of the porch and driveway. We highly recommend this beach house! The location is wonderful too!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2020
Kate, thanks so much for the kind words! You guys were real troopers during Isaias and we appreciate it! The week's weather turned out pretty good despite the hurricane. Thank you for taking care of our place!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay!

We had a great trip! Beautiful home!! Can’t wait to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Lovely Home!!

This is the gem of Wrightsville! This house is beyond fabulous. These owners have done a remarkable job in making this home the place anyone would want to return to! Kelly was such a great host and a pleasure to work with on this rental. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

FANTASTIC STAY

This house had absolutely anything you could ever need. The floor plan and the functionality of the space was great. Everything was extremely clean! Perfect location just steps from the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you

We enjoyed our stay. It is great that house is just walking distance to Wrightsville beach. Kelly was very nice and helpful. This place was nice and little different than we thought by looking at the photos on the site.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Thomas

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We are Bryan & Kelly Thomas and we are so happy you are staying with us! We currently reside in Wilmington, NC and have been here for about 24 years. Our two boys, Banks (14) and Jacks(11) keep us busy and love the beach as much as we do! We hope you enjoy your stay so much that you want to come back year after year!

Why they chose this property

We absolutely love living in Wilmington and the nearby beaches so when we decided that we wanted to purchase a second home to potentially list on the vacation rental market we hands down picked Wrightsville Beach. Because we love it so much and know how popular it is with locals and tourists alike, it made the most sense to buy close to home so that not only our guests could enjoy it and so could we!! The location of the cottage cannot be beat as it is within steps to the ocean as well as walking distance to restaurants, shopping, local attractions, and the downtown area!

What makes this property unique

We purchased the house in September 2018 (our closing date was actually on the day Hurricane Florence hit funny enough). The cottage looked completely different than it does now, as it was built in 1940 and had been minimally updated through the years. The first time we saw it we knew immediately that it had great “bones” and saw a vision of modernizing it a bit so that we could enjoy it with our family and friends for years to come. We are proud that we were able to preserve the "old cottage" feel yet throw in some modern touches to really make it inviting and comfortable.

In 2025, we purchased a 56 ft Absolute yacht, NAUTORIOUS, that we charter out for day cruises in the Wrightsville Beach area. We are now excited to offer exclusively to our Eight East guests the opportunity to take their stay to the next level and are extending a preferred discounted rate to charter during their stay.

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