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Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport!

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Room
Birdsong Cottage is tucked in the back garden of the historic main house.
The little back screen porch is where you'll find your beach chairs and cooler.
Terrace/patio
The gate and path lead back to the cottage. Parking is in front of the gate.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Southport, NC
  • Place, Franklin Square Gallery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Clubs at St. James
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Southport Marina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport!

Birdsong Cottage is set back behind the 114 W. West St main house and accessed through a side garden gate and path.

The cottage is ideally situated in the heart of historic Southport - a short walking distance to all of the quaint antique stores, chic boutiques, and laid-back riverfront seafood restaurants and bars.

The Oak Island Beaches are 10 minutes away. Bald Head Island and the beaches of Pleasure Island: Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Fort Fisher are just a 20 minute ferry ride from Southport. The ferry is 6 minutes from the cottage.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 601192687
Property # 1323929vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Southport

Located in Southport, this holiday home is in a walkable area with good shopping. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kure Beach and Carolina Beach. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Carolina Beach Arcade are also worth visiting.
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Southport, NC

What's nearby

  • The Clubs at St. James - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Waterfront Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Southport Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Old Brunswick County Jail Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tengu Japanese Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Pub Of Southport - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Locals Family Diner - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Garden Cottage in the heart of Historic Southport! located?

Situated in Southport, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Franklin Square Gallery and The Clubs at St. James. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitors' Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 236 out of 246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 246 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 246 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 246 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully maintained cottage in an unbeatable location close to town. It has all the comforts of home, and the hostess, Kelly, is incredibly welcoming and accommodating. We’ve stayed here twice already and definitely plan to return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at the Birdsong Cottage. Kelly and Robert were very nice people.We plan to stay there again in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emily S. W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little bungalow in an area thats very walkable. Near lots of food and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maggie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great location to walk to most places in town. It was a lovely cottage in the back of the owner’s property with lots of privacy. I felt at home and she left a lovely welcome gift in the frig with wine and cheese snack from a local shop. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was charming. Tucked behind the main house, on a wooded lot. The cottage decor was very nice. The home was within walking distance of restaurants, boutiques and shops. The Hosts were amazing. We found a lovely welcome basket with a charcuterie board from the local cheese shop and delicious bottle of wine. The bed was comfortable and the cottage was supplied with anything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MARTHA E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second lovely stay at the cottage. Kelly is a great hostess and we felt welcome from the moment we arrived! The cottage is clean and cozy- the location is in walking (and biking) distance to all the places we love in Southport. We also enjoyed sitting in the garden area and listening to music from a nearby venue. All in all the perfect way to experience Southport!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jerry W

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was cozy, clean, and well-equipped. Everything was in great condition, and the surroundings were amazing. I had a wonderful stay and would gladly return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wightman M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All was great from host to location to town. Highly recommend this property and as a bonus we got a welcome basket
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this special retreat! This was our 2nd time and we will definitely be back! Love that you can walk anywhere and the privacy. Host is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lexie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The absolute best time! Wonderful place, location and stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding !! So clean and convienent! It was so “homey” and the gift basket of wine and cheese from the Southport cheese shop was so sweet. Just a block from downtown Southport-we could and did walk everywhere. We will definitely be staying here again!!! I hope soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So much! Awesome and responsive hosts, excellent location, cozy privacy, great amenities! We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A charming, comfortable cottage that is in walking distance of all the interesting shops, parks, restaurants and the "must see" Maritime Museum. A short drive to the Oak Island lighthouse, Carolina Crab Brewery, and NC Ferry -- places we visited.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very clean ,well stocked kitchen, host was amazing!! Very helpful. Everything you need for an awesome visit to Southport! Will definitely be going back to this cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy and Jay S.

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

Great location, cute quiet and private cottage. Friendly, helpful owner!

Wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a review! I hope you will return again. Enjoyed meeting you both!
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10/10 Excellent

Tricia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location to walk to everything. Such a lovely and comfortable home. The hosts go above and beyond with their welcome and what they provide. Little things like coffee, toiletries and plenty of towels to big things like a bottle of wine and small charcuterie. They are fantastic. We will be back and highly recommend them to anyone planning to visit Southport
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Wonderful

Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

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

Weekend getaway

Great location! Walking distance to the water, places to eat and go shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are so happy we found the Birdsong cottage and are grateful to Kelly for sharing it with others! It was very clean and in walking distance to everything. Would highly recommend to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colton F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely host! Great recommendations and friendly welcome basket.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JOHN E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very comfortable and private.We love the proximity to the quaint downtown and surrounding restaurants.The welcome package was also a pleasant surprise!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hope P.

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

Amazing Getaway Retreat

Enjoyable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A hidden gem of a stay—literally. If you’re looking for a cozy, clean, and charming cottage that is tucked away and secluded, yet located in the heart of Historic Southport, this is the perfect spot. The hosts were wonderful; they greeted us upon arrival and guided us down the brick pathway to the cottage. After that, we were free to explore Southport’s shops, restaurants, and, of course, the port and shoreline. A welcome basket with a bottle of wine and a small charcuterie board provided a thoughtful and inviting touch. The cottage was stocked with plenty of plush towels, as well as beach blankets and towels. Having a clothes washer and dryer in the cottage was a bonus for us, along with a designated parking spot. Check-out was easy and seamless.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Great Stay!

Kelly was a great host! Very easy to communicate with. The house was clean and tidy, comfortable for two and felt so private. Thank you for the amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Your host

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Kelly and Robert chose Southport, NC as their new home after living and working together in the charter yacht vacation industry in the US Virgin Islands for 20 plus years.  Robert was born and raised in East Lansing, Michigan before moving to Denver, CO and eventually the US Virgin Islands. Kelly grew up in Bernardsville, NJ, then lived in Philadelphia for 10 years before making the USVI her home. The two were married (first marriages for both) in Southport in 2016. 

Captain Robert holds a USCG 100 ton license and is Padi Dive Master. If you would like to go boating for a day...talk to Robert! He works currently as a relief captain on the Bald Head Island Ferry, so he can offer you recommendations about a BHI excursion as well.

Kelly is a Licensed Real Estate Broker with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage in Southport. She also runs a successful real estate investment company, buying and rehabbing historic properties around Southport. If you are interested in looking at any property while you are in the area, Kelly will be happy to show you around!

Kelly and Robert look forward to welcoming you to Southport and hope you enjoy exploring the area as much as they do!



 

Why they chose this property

The cottage is a lovely garden oasis in the heart of historic Southport. The cottage is close enough to the waterfront and to the shops and restaurants for guests to walk or ride a bike everywhere. Staying at Birdsong Cottage is like being an instant local.

What makes this property unique

Privacy and quiet. Dedicated cleanliness. The owners will offer guidance and are on site to help with any issues, but leave guests on their own to enjoy the property as if it were their own.

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