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Prickly Pear Cottage, Upper Unit - 3 bedroom charmer on south Wrightsville Beach

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Exterior
Exterior detail
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
A living room with a flat-screen TV, two beige sofas, a coffee table, a floor lamp, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near South End Surf Shop
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Dryer
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, South End Surf Shop
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Oceanic
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

About this property

Prickly Pear Cottage, Upper Unit - 3 bedroom charmer on south Wrightsville Beach

Discover the beauty of Wrightsville Beach from this welcoming 3-bedroom cottage. Step inside and feel instantly at home in this awesome property. With 2 queen beds and 1 full bed, it's perfect for a superb getaway with friends or family. Located in the sought after south end of Wrightsville Beach, the cottage, built in 1947, is a good representation of old Wrightsville of yesteryear. The house sits amongst beautiful custom homes yet has a very laid back vibe on the south end just across the street from the beach. It is steps away from public beach access ‘41’ and a quick walk to the lazy beaches of Banks Channel. This unit has been completely renovated and is the perfect base camp for a memorable beach vacation.

Welcome to The Prickly Pear Cottage Upper Unit, named after the native cactus that inhabits the beautiful barrier islands of this part of North Carolina and is easily visible at the beaches across the street. It is the upper level unit of a duplex cottage, and it is steps away from public beach access '40' & '41'. In the other direction and easy walk lies the Oceanic Restaurant & Bar, Sundays Cafe/Bakery Shop, and South End Surf Shop. On many mornings and evenings, you can hear the sound of the ocean waves as you enjoy the beach breeze with a cup of coffee or a cocktail on the porch rockers. This unit, with the original yellow pine hardwood floors throughout, has been completely renovated with a brand new kitchen and updated bathroom. The home was carefully restored in a manner to reflect the historic nature of this beach cottage as one of the first of its kind on the south end of Wrightsville Beach Island. After a long day at the beach or on the water, there is an outdoor shower to rinse off, a relaxing porch to have a drink and take in the sea breeze, and a cozy living room area and bedrooms to unwind. Rates are better than most hotels on the island plus you get the luxury of having separate bedrooms and your own spacious, well appointed kitchen, living room, and outdoor wraparound porch! No need to worry about parking as there are your own parking spots in the driveway. Park your car and you may not need to use it again for the rest of your trip.

The lower unit, which has also been listed on VRBO for the 3 previous years, currently hosts two longer term tenants. Reviews for that unit can be found on 'Prickly Pear across street from Beach'

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4080384vb
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 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 area

Wrightsville Beach

South End, a neighbourhood in Wrightsville Beach, is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Freeman Park, while Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and Carolina Beach Boardwalk are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Trask Coliseum or Legion Stadium.
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Wrightsville Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Wrightsville Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • South End Surf Shop - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oceanic - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 14 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Platypus & Gnome - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Oceanic - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dockside Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shark Bar And Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Prickly Pear Cottage, Upper Unit - 3 bedroom charmer on south Wrightsville Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Prickly Pear Cottage, Upper Unit - 3 bedroom charmer on south Wrightsville Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Prickly Pear Cottage, Upper Unit - 3 bedroom charmer on south Wrightsville Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Prickly Pear Cottage, Upper Unit - 3 bedroom charmer on south Wrightsville Beach located?

Located in South End, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of South End Surf Shop and Wrightsville Beach. Oceanic and Johnnie Mercer's Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

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

Great beach stay for small group

Very tidy, cozy spot close to the beach. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute home! Very close to the beach access! Perfect for a Wilmington weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation spot. The house was clean and spacious. The location is what truly makes this place shine. 4-5 min walk to the beach. Public access is two houses down and across the street. If you want stunning sunsets this place is ideally located along the southern end. This is rhetorical best place for sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie M.

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

Perfect cottage for family to celebrate Hoggard High School graduation.

We loved the cottage - inviting, comfortable, and spotless!Beds quite comfortable and porch the best! Spent many morning and evening hours there.Everything was wonderful so no complaints at all. A suggestion that it would be nice to have one more bathroom, although the outside shower was helpful. A great stay ad would book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I absolutely love this cottage!! Beautifully restored. Excellent location to all the restaurants and especially the beach. Look forward to my next stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The family and I stayed at Wilmington Beach as our daughter was participating in a summer marine program at the nearby UNC Campus in town.The house worked well for the three of us and could comfortably accommodate four people. It’s well situated towards the end of the island, with easy access to the beach. This part of the island was quiet, the tranquility interrupted by the occasional landscaping crew trimming the hedges and whatnot. The water in June was quite nice. The house has an outdoor shower to the side that makes it convenient to wash off the sand. The washer and dryer, which is in the garage, came in handy. The house itself was in good working order and was well provisioned with cookware and the like. The hosts provided plenty of beach towels and chairs, as well. The front porch gets a nice sea breeze during the day. It’s pleasant to sit outside and watch the parade of people walking, talking, biking, and carrying their surf boards to the beach.The back porch is enclosed. It makes for a good, quiet spot if you need to tend to work during your stay. Overall, we can with confidence recommend the house to a beach-loving family of three or four that values easy walking access to the shore and a tranquil stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026

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