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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 71800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

The Blue Dog Cottage

This 105 year old property once owned by the Swasey Family over a century ago has been completely renovated and is ready for your next Southport vacation! This home boasts classic sophistication with tasteful touches of modern trends creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that matches the vibe in Southport! Each detail with its own inspiration, you'll find something new and breathtaking during each visit. The brick front steps that lead onto the covered front porch widen as if to say come on in and stay awhile. Inside the Captain's Watch foyer greets you with a soaring ceiling filled with soft natural light finished with shiplap accents.

Pet Policy: Up to two well behaved dogs, $50/dog.
*3-Night Minimum Stay*
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Southport

Southport is home to this vacation home. Old Brunswick County Jail Museum and Fort Fisher State Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Clubs at St. James and Southport Marina. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting.
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Southport, NC

What's nearby

  • Dosher Memorial Hospital - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Southport Marina - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Clubs at St. James - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Old Brunswick County Jail Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tengu Japanese Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Locals Family Diner - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Dog Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Blue Dog Cottage?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blue Dog Cottage on Jun 1, 2026 start from $320, 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 The Blue Dog Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Dog Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Blue Dog Cottage located?

Situated in Southport, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Franklin Square Gallery, Dosher Memorial Hospital, and Southport Marina. The Clubs at St. James and Waterfront Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house! It still had some old charm to it while being modern. Great location and everything you need to make yourself at home. If highly recommended it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay very much at Blue Dog cottage. Safe neighborhood. Clean interior. Fresh bedding and towels. All appliances worked. TVs all cable working and wiFi,
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

josette s.

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

wedding weekend

The stay was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn T.

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

Southport

Beautiful and comfortable accommodations. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

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

South Port

We loved the property, this house was decorated beautifully!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

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

Love location

We love downtown South Port and we loved being able to walk everywhere!! The house is amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne R.

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

Fabulous cottage!!

The Blue Dog Cottage was absolutely amazing! Loved how it was decorated, how comfortable all the furniture and beds were, how convenient it was to walk to lots of restaurants and shops, and that it was equipped with everything we needed. I would highly recommend to anyone coming to the South Port area!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vickey P.

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

A week in Southport

Adorable house in the heart of Southport.Everything is in walking distance from the house.Very peaceful and quiet area and everyone is extremely friendly.We enjoyed our stay and our morning coffee on the porch.I highly recommend The Blue Dog cottage for your next stay in Southport.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine B.

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

Enjoyed every minute

Our second time coming to the "Blue Dog Cottage". It was just as amazing as it was before, we are already wanting to book again before winter lol great house and has everything you need . Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen L.

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

Birthday Celebration

This property was absolutely AMAZING! The layout of the house was great! Kitchen was fully equipped! The back yard was adorable, unfortunately, it was so hot we couldn’t enjoy it. The patio would be perfect for cooler temperatures. This house has so much character! We just couldn’t believe all the little details! We would definitely choose this house again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

Great spot in downtown Southport

We had a great time at the Blue Dog Cottage. It was beautifully appointed, very clean, and very comfortable. The size is great along with the bedrooms and bathrooms, all wonderful accommodations. The only thing that was a problem was the bedrooms are very bright at night because there is a park right next to this property and lots of lights are on all night. While all the furnishings are beautiful, this house NEEDS room darkening blinds on all the bedroom windows. It was very hard for all of us to sleep with only sheer curtains on the windows. The location was great, nice to be close to the water and the ferry, and all the restaurants and shopping. We had a nice time exploring.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

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

Beautiful cottage

This cottage is much bigger than it looks in the pictures. Beautiful furniture and decor, very comfortable place to visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lilly M.

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

Beautiful house

We loved our staycation here. The house is large and beautiful. It has everything you need for a relaxing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carla W.

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

Greatly decorated!

Greatly decorated! The vacuum was stinking and we could not use it. the broom was inadequate also. the cleaners have obviously not done the floors for a long time. there was nothing as far as cleaning supplies around so we had to purchase our own. the dresser in the second bedroon was falling off the wall. a big hazard to children!!! the backyard also was a mess. I understand we had a storm but they did no clean up what so ever.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayley L.

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

Perfect Home

I have never complimented the interior of a home more in my life. I grew up in Southport and fell in love with this house over the weekend. My bridesmaids and I stayed there for my wedding weekend and we loved it. My now husband and I will definitely be back just to have a getaway from home at home. So spacious and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your home with others!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Very nice house

Beautiful house, had everything we needed. Walked to shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

annie p.

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

Delightful Escape

Walking into this cottage is like dropping into a magazine- it’s just beautiful and all Of the details so well designed. We loved South Port and look forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine B.

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

Amazing place!

We enjoyed the house. I have never been anywhere where you didn’t need to bring anything but food and clothes! This place was well stocked with all your needs in mind… beautiful decorated spacious home in a great area in Southport . We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

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

Relaxing family vacation

This was an amazing space. Everything we needed and more! The house is clean and nicely decorated. The beds were like heaven and the bathrooms were beautiful! Having the half bath was a great addition and needed with our family of 6. The back yard was awesome! Thank you!! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn F.

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

Beautiful Home with all you need.

We had a wonderful time at The Blue Dog Cottage. It was a beautiful home with all the amenities you need for a stay at the beach. Close to downtown and the pier. It was only blocks from our family living there so we were able to visit often. Would definitely book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARY ANNE A.

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

RESTFUL VISIT

The rental was clean and spacious. It is located in a very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

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

Breathtaking!

The house is exquisite with every amenity we could have desired! The beds are comfy, the house gave our adult son the space to work remotely, and the fenced yard was perfect for our dogs. This was our first visit to Southport and it felt like home! We walked everywhere and yet it’s a quick drive to the beautiful beaches on Oak Island. Thank you for this lovely treasure!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eryn S.

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

The most beautiful house ever

We had the best time! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home in beautiful Southport :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enzo T.

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

Outstanding Visit

Words cannot begin to describe my fantastic experience at Southport. The Fred Douglas Moore house had pretty much every accommodation one might want and/or need. The house is beautiful and very spacious. Can definitely host a big family comfortably and it's situated only at short distance from Oak Island (15 minutes driving) and only 45 minutes away from Wilmington. I look forward toward visiting Southport again and stay at this gorgeous house; every year if possible for as long as it's available. It is that good. Thank you Southport Realty.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

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