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Historic 40s Beachfront Cottage w Wraparound Porch

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A coastal house with a porch, white picket fence, and a sandy path leading to it.
A covered outdoor seating area with white rocking chairs and a view of the beach.
A covered outdoor seating area with white chairs and tables, overlooking a sandy beach and dunes.
A cozy living room with a red sofa, a green and red checkered coffee table, and a white ceiling fan.
A cozy room with a red sofa, a green and red quilted coffee table, a wicker chair, and a desk with a lamp.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Johnnie Mercer's Pier

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Street parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Johnnie Mercer's Pier
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Wrightsville SUP
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Primary Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Wrightsville Beach

Located in Wrightsville Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Mayfaire Town Center, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at UNCW Soccer Stadium or Trask Coliseum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, snorkelling and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Wrightsville Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Wrightsville Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Wrightsville SUP - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Wrightsville Beach Museum of History - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 11 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Platypus & Gnome - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oceanic - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Drift Coffee - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic 40s Beachfront Cottage w Wraparound Porch pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic 40s Beachfront Cottage w Wraparound Porch?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic 40s Beachfront Cottage w Wraparound Porch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic 40s Beachfront Cottage w Wraparound Porch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic 40s Beachfront Cottage w Wraparound Porch located?

Nestled on the beach, this Wrightsville Beach holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Wrightsville Beach and Johnnie Mercer's Pier. Wrightsville SUP and Wrightsville Beach Museum of History are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 69 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location. Literally 30 steps to the beach with no structure between you and the beach. Older beach house with upgrades. Nice, not luxurious.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Older beach house had so much charm. Easy access to beach and many great restaurants within walking distance. We loved it and will definitely rent is again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed the charm and convenience. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time! Plenty of room and everything we needed! The wraparound porch is delightful for morning coffee and evening wind down. The sights and sounds of the ocean were soothing!
Living room
Night
Second bedroom
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was absolutely perfect!! What a great location. Other than it being extremely cold, our stay was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb 2026
Happy to hear it, come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the authentic historic beach house details and the sunrises from the master bedroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the historic charm and the sunrise views. We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was great for our family. The knifes need to be sharpened. Cooking was tough.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The staff were very welcoming upon arrival. All linens were prepared and ready for use.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2026
Thank you for your kind words. We're glad you had a smooth check-in and enjoyed the prepared linens. Visit again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beachfront property.

Was an absolute delight to stay for the weekend. The location couldn’t be any better.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2024
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a delightful stay and that the location was a perfect fit for your needs. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming beachfront cottage but you can’t see the ocean due to the height of the dune. I wouldn’t plan on making elaborate meals bc the dishwater is older and small stove is electric. We all found it cozy and AC worked perfectly. The TV was also small but worked fine in the living room. We didn’t get the one to work in the master. The porch is great but a gate would be better since you allow pets. The only annoying part is uncontrollable which is the number of cars that do a U-turn seeking parking. The public beach access is nonstop and should also be a consideration. Communication was excellent as was the check in and check out process.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad Chequers felt cozy and that the AC, living-room TV, and our communication/check-in process met your needs. We’re sorry the dune height limited your ocean view and that the compact dishwasher and small electric stove made cooking harder than expected. We’ll review the listing and photos to make those details clearer and have Bryant Real Estate check the dishwasher’s condition. We’ll also have maintenance look into the master bedroom TV. Thanks for the suggestion about adding a gate to the porch — we allow pets and will pass that idea along to the owner for consideration. We understand the frustration with cars doing U-turns and the constant activity at the public beach access; that traffic is outside our control, but we’ll note it more clearly for future guests. We appreciate your thoughtful review and hope to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spacious cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Perfect size for the 8 of us and excellent location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best location

This cute vacation home was perfectly located on the beach and a few streets down from bars and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Chandler, thank you for the review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

“THE” spot on the beach

Location, Location,Location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2025
Thank you! Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Home!

We loved staying at this beach cottage! There was plenty of space for our family, and the number of bathrooms and bedrooms made it perfect for our family. You cannot beat the location-the beach access is terrific, and the cute shops and restaurants are right down the street. Wonderful place to stay- we will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2024
Thank you for the kind words! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, and we can't wait to see you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

This is a great house. Wonderful wrap around porch, comfortable beds and very clean. Its only issue is that you cannot see the ocean from the deck because of the height of the dunes. The property managers are fantastic and were immediately there to help when needed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun 2025
Thank you for the thoughtful review. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the wonderful features of the house, including the comfortable beds and the fantastic property managers. While the height of the dunes may have limited the ocean view, we appreciate your understanding and hope you were still able to fully appreciate the property's many amenities. Your feedback is valuable, and we aim to continue providing a great experience for all our guests.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous week on the beach

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: Most everything about our stay at Chequers was great.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2022
Barb, thanks for taking the time to give us your feedback on Chequers! We hope you were able to take full advantage of the beautiful ocean view from the amazing wraparound porch, and the convenient location to all the local shops! We're so glad you chose Bryant Real Estate and can't wait to see you next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Too short

Loved our visit but too short.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2024
Thank you for the kind words! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, and we can't wait to see you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Will return

This place is pretty magical. No frills but well maintained. The porch is hard to beat. Already looking forward to our return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2024
Thank you for the kind review! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the property well-maintained and the porch to be a highlight. We appreciate your thoughtful feedback, and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beachy cottage

The location is great and the house is large and comfortable. Plenty of room for everyone inside and out on the porch. Light and bright upstairs. Only thing missing was a grill which would have been useful since the kitchen is tired. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2021
Thank you for your feedback, Heli! I will definitely flag this to the owner and see if she would be interested in adding a grill to the property so I appreciate your suggestion. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the property and found it to be a great size for your group! Both porches have plenty of rocking chairs and seating to ensure guests can relax and unwind outside. You are welcome back to Chequers anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location, location, location!

If we had been any closer to the water, our feet would have been wet. Fantastic location, not just for its location right on the beach, but also for its convenience to all of the nightlife, shops, restaurants, and attractions in Wrightsville Beach. The house is older than the newer ones around it, but it did NOT lack for amenities, cleanliness, or comfort. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2023
Jonathan, thank you for the great review! We think Chequers is one of Wrightsville Beach's classic hidden gems! We are glad you feel the same! See you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loved it!

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: Awesome location! Cozy beach home! Bryant Realty great to work with!Of course the wrap around porch was a favorite!Would highly recommend!
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
Thanks for the great review! We are pleased that you enjoyed your vacation at the beach, call us again for your next trip to the beach!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Great, old fashioned beach cottage!

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: This was our second stay here. Unfortunately, because of Covid, only a few of us could stay. It was pricey for us.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2022
Hi Jeffrey. I'm happy you returned for a second visit! On your next visit I hope nothing will keep anyone from being able to stay and have an enjoyable time at this wonderful beach front home.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Good Time

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: Fun location, close to shops, restaurants & beach! Unfortunately smaller than we wanted but due to our previous rental being unavailable due to hurricane damage this cottage was our next best choice.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Mary, I would like to apologize again for the inconvenience of having to move you to a new property due to your first property not being available. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the location of this lovely property. We hope you join us in Wrightsville Beach again soon!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Wonderful location, house needs upkeep

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location was perfect but the house was run down, dirty in some places, and just not well maintained.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2022
Meredith, we appreciate you providing us your feedback. We're saddened to hear this historic beach home did not meet your expectations. I will make note of your comments in case of future updates by the owners. We do hope you at least took advantage of the amazing ocean view from the wraparound porch, and the short walk to the beach and local businesses! We have many amazing properties across Wrightsville Beach and hope you'll consider staying with us again in future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Classic Wrightsville Beach cottage - Oceanfront

This historic cottage is in the best location on the island within easy walking distance to shops/restaurants. It feels more private being oceanfront but views are partly obstructed by berm. Full ocean views are from upstairs bedrooms with very comfortable beds. The heat/ac worked well and water pressure good. My complaint is that there are not enough places to sit - recommend a larger dining table on porch and updating living room seating and furniture. The artwork was impressive and we enjoyed being there very much. Would book again in future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2023
Kelsey, thank you for the kind words! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at this Wrightsville Beach gem! We hope to see you back again soon!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Great location - tired house

Bryant was very helpful, but in the end, this property is really bad. It was dirty (baseboard and other areas with dirt), paint is peeling everywhere, original windows that will not open (or stay open), and just not a very nice property. We were very disappointed, and would not recommend this property at all.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the property. Chequers is a charming, historical home, that has become an oceanfront gem throughout the years, but your comments are valuable, and we will use them to enhance the guest experience. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you will consider staying with us again in the future.
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