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Mason Cottage. A 5 bedroom, Classic, Ocean Front Beach House

Beachfront vacation home near Wrightsville Beach

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A balcony with a view of the ocean, a modern building, and outdoor furniture.
A spacious living room with a ceiling fan, large windows, and a fireplace.
A dining area with a glass-top table, wooden chairs, a bookshelf, and a view of a staircase.
A wooden staircase leading to a modern building with a balcony, surrounded by vegetation.
A beach with a pier extending into the water, sandy beach, and a building in the background.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, South End Surf Shop
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Johnnie Mercer's Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the area

Wrightsville Beach

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this South End vacation home, you'll find Wrightsville Beach and South End Surf Shop. Also, Oceanic is within half a mile (1 km) and Johnnie Mercer's Pier is within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wrightsville Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • South End Surf Shop - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Oceanic - 4 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 13 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mason Cottage. A 5 bedroom, Classic, Ocean Front Beach House

Welcome to Wrightsville Beach and welcome to Mason's Cottage! This classic, 5 bedroom 5 bath home is located on the ocean front of the exclusive south end of Wrightsville Beach. From the ground floor, there are 2 bedrooms that each have their own exterior entrances and private baths. The first ground floor bedroom has a queen bed and a day bed (2 twins), while the 2nd ground floor bedroom has 2 twin beds making each of these rooms perfect for the kids. Head up the stairs and enter the main level of the property. To your right, head down the hall and find the master bedroom with king bed. Also located off the hall are 2 more guest rooms, each with 2 full beds, and 2 full baths. For meals and gathering, step to the east side of the home. The kitchen easily flows to the dining and living areas. The dining and living areas are an open floor plan with lots of windows looking over the deck and the ocean. Step outside onto the large, 2 level deck that has plenty of room for relaxing and enjoying the ocean views. For the best view, head up the stairs to the "sippin' porch" for the beautiful sunrises or evening cocktails. The beach is just a few steps down the private beach access path. With plenty of space, easy beach access, and great views, you will be sure to make this your family vacation rental for years to come. Call or book online today.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

5 Bedroom Classic Ocean Front Beach House Wrightsville Beach
5 Bedroom Classic Ocean Front Beach House
5 Bedroom Classic Ocean Front Beach Wrightsville Beach
5 Bedroom Classic Ocean Front Beach
5 Bedroom Classic Ocean Front
5 Bedroom, Classic, Ocean Front Beach House Wrightsville Beach
1898-85787

Frequently asked questions

How close is Mason Cottage. A 5 bedroom, Classic, Ocean Front Beach House to the airport?

This vacation home is 11.3 mi (17-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Mason Cottage. A 5 bedroom, Classic, Ocean Front Beach House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Mason Cottage. A 5 bedroom, Classic, Ocean Front Beach House to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Mason Cottage. A 5 bedroom, Classic, Ocean Front Beach House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Mason Cottage. A 5 bedroom, Classic, Ocean Front Beach House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Mason Cottage. A 5 bedroom, Classic, Ocean Front Beach House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Mason Cottage. A 5 bedroom, Classic, Ocean Front Beach House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Mason Cottage. A 5 bedroom, Classic, Ocean Front Beach House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Mason Cottage. A 5 bedroom, Classic, Ocean Front Beach House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Mason Cottage. A 5 bedroom, Classic, Ocean Front Beach House to downtown Wrightsville Beach?

This vacation home is 1.5 mi away from Wrightsville Beach.

Mason Cottage. A 5 bedroom, Classic, Ocean Front Beach House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph H.

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

Great stay

Wonderful house!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Listing is as advertised, great location, nice big deck for hanging out at night, nice short walk through the dunes to the beach. We did not use the detached ground floor bedrooms and opted for squeezing all the kids and adults into the 3 bedrooms on the main floor.Great experience, would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

10 years at the Mason

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: We love this cottage. the new living room furniture is old people can get out of it! The cottage was much cleaner this year, smelled so fresh.Would still like a TV in the master, so we dont have to share with the kids. Already booked for next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Mason cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: The Mason cottage provided all of the necessary amenities, plenty of towels, blankets, and kitchen supplies. We love the outside decking areas everything was very family oriented. We had to clean out some areas that Food was drawing ants and then had to deal with ants in the kitchen I would suggest having bins to put food in and storage bags to prevent the ant situation from starting
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kim F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great Location

This is listed as a five bedroom five bath house. Two of the bedrooms are in the basement and are Rough. I would not want to sleep down there. You have to go through unfinished areas to access and those two bedrooms are accessed by two separate exterior doors, and do not connect. It’s a nice house with plenty of room but needs a deep cleaning and bug treatment.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Bonnie B.

Cozy Cottage on the Beach

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: Mason Cottage is a super clean and comfortable "vintage" cottage on the ocean. The location is perfect. The cottage had plenty of space for our family of 6. One thing to note is that 3 of the bedrooms (including the master) are on the 2nd, main floor. There are two bedrooms on the ground floor with separate entrances to each. The ground floor bedrooms feel more like basement/garage apartments separate from the rest of the home. Our older son stayed in one of the bedrooms. However, if I had younger children, I would not be comfortable having them stay in these bedrooms isolated from the rest of the family. Throughout the cottage, the beds were on the hard side which may be appealing to some but were not comfortable for us. As far as amenities go, beach towels, beach chairs and bikes were not provided so we had to bring our own (rented a bike). The kitchen was nicely stocked. Bed linens are provided but we had to make up all of the beds on arrival which was a different experience for us compared to prior rentals over the years. Overall, we found the cottage charming and well maintained and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

TROPICAL STORM DEBBIE STAY

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: WE WERE IN THE MASON HOUSE DURING DEBBIE. WE WERE RAINED FOR PART OF THE TIME OVER 3 DAYS. THE TV SERVICE WAS GREAT AND PROVIDED MANY OPTIONS FOR VIEWING. THE HOUSE WAS GREAT ACCOMADATION FOR GOING TO THE BEACH AND ACCESS TO WILMINGTON WAS EASY. WE ATE AT PADDY’S HOLLOW, AN IRISH PUB, AND THE OCEANIC NEARBY. BOTH WERE ENJOYABLE. THE MASON HOUSE WAS PROVIDED EVERYTHING WE NEEDED AND THE STAY WAS VERY ENJOYABLE. STAFF WERE ATTENTIVE AND RESPONSIVE. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

Fantastic House!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: We had such a great time at the house - it is right on the beach and had a large deck for entertaining. The bedrooms are not all together which allowed for us to have separate space within the house. The rental agency was easy to work with and helpful with any questions about the area. Would definitely recommend and come back again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

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

As advertized.

all good. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

9th Year!

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 9th year renting the Mason Cottage. It is the PERFECT location for a great family vacation! Always comfortable and clean! We rise early each morning for the beautiful sunrises. South End surf shop and Sundays (coffee, smoothies, etc.) is a short walk from the house. Harris Teeter, The Workshop (coffee, breakfast sandwiches), and Tower 7 (best tacos and margaritas) are all close too! We hope to be back here again next year!!
Verified

4/10 Poor

John S.

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

Mason Cottage

An issue with ants and roaches due to cleanliness of property. A dirty diaper was left in dresser. Shower and bathtubs all had mold issues. Downstairs especially.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

great house for easy beach access

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: Easy access to beach, the deck and full wall of windows facing beach are major house features that enhance a beach visit experience
Verified

8/10 Good

Marshall W.

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

Family beach vacation

Property was in good shape. Very much a beach cottage. Nice location
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beth F.

Mason Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: We were very pleased with our stay at Mason Cottage. The house was very clean and it was in a great location. We enjoyed the outdoor space and the easy access to the beach!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paul C.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

Can’t beat the location of the property and the views from the deck are priceless. The property is older though. We were not spending a lot of time inside but updates are needed. One of the guest bathrooms had a lot of mold on the ceiling, the two downstairs rooms were hot/humid and a lot of water bugs were present inside. If you want to go to the beach and be oceanfront then this is a great bang for your buck. However, just be aware that the actual house leaves a little to be desired.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

Summer Fun

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: This was our 4th year staying at the Mason Cottage and we already booked for next year. It would be great if the 3 twin beds downstairs could get new mattresses and the AC improved down there. Hopefully with the kitchen remodel a bigger fridge will be put in. We love the location. We love the cottage. One of the few vintage cottages left on the beach. The manager was great taking care of our needs.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

Our favorite beach getaway!!

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 6th year vacationing at the Mason Cottage. It is our FAVORITE beach getaway. It is the picture perfect original beach cottage . . . clean, comfortable and beach front! Our grandsons refuse to stay anywhere else. We had the whole family there and it was a perfect week!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Thanksgiving getaway

The house was comfortable and the location was fabulous. The only problem we had was arriving with a 20 lb turkey only to find an oven the size of a shoebox. We were able to scramble around and manage but the lack of a workable oven was challenging. We very much enjoyed the outdoor spaces and the easy access to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Lisa B.

Poorly Kept, Dirty, Severely Outdated

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Extremely disappointed in our accomodations. I have rented several homes VRBO and this is the FIRST where linens/towels were NOT included, and we had to go to an office to pick up and drop off keys after our stay. Early check-in even if available was $50 per HOUR extra and check out at 10am! I felt completely nickle and dimed to death. Needless to say, the kitchen was filthy, dirty dishes with old food still caked on, a pantry with an old dirty car seat, the comforters on the beds stained, screens torn and unable to open windows, a massive fly problem, we had to cover our coffee, wine glasses and food with paper towels to keep the flies off of it (INSIDE the home). Old beer cans littered outside. No keypad entry. While it's 5 bedrooms, two of the five bedrooms are in the lower level of the home, one makeshift from a garage with no windows and dungeon like, and the other looked like an outhouse with a dingy shower. We had a plumbing problem with one of the toilets that was given attention to after several calls. The property manager had a difficult time finding a plumber but eventually did and that did get taken care of. For nearly $2000 for 3 nights!? Crazy. The couch in the main living area has a board under it to keep it from collapsing. The list goes on. I have pics if anyone wants to see more detail. It's terribly unfortunate because the location of this home is perfect right on the beach, but NOT WORTH it. I truly felt like I was robbed as did all the guests in my group.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernard S.

People at Rental company were great@

Good people good service = great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bernard S.

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

Home 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: Nice beachy house with plenty of room. Large deck, nice walk across the dunes to a nice wide beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: House was great, Decks and views were great. well equipped kitchen. Only issue was two bedrooms that have outside entry was a little odd for us.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Wendy I.

Mason's Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: We loved the home and the location. The beach access was great. The bathrooms and bedrooms were spacious and clean. The gas grill needs to be replaced as it is rusting out the bottom. My only disappointment was that there was no soap in most of the bathrooms and no beach towels or beach chairs were available. It has been our experience with other rental agencies that these items are provided. It would be easier to provide a combination lockbox or locks for the door instead of having to go to the rental agency to pick up the keys.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Girls weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay. Weather was perfect! Construction next door was annoying during the weekdays.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

John C.

Grateful but underwhelmed

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. 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 house was in decent shape. It did not feel like a ritzy beachfront vacation home (with all the new and shiny amenities), but rather like a cozy bungalow that had been in the family for years, without a ton of updates or frills. While I would have rather splurged an extra hundred dollars per night to get a nicer place, it was totally sufficient for our needs (but not all of our “wants”). I could be jaded over the fact that there was a full-blown construction project taking place next door, and our children could not nap due to the noise (so take my opinion with a grain of salt). While the rental contract clearly states that the rental agency is not responsible for neighboring construction, I think a general warning or “heads up” would serve as an act of good faith in the future (asd the project had been in full swing for months prior to our arrival). When I called and to explain the situation and asked if there were other properties available (and that we’d even pay more), the man I spoke with was very frustrated by the request and told me they weren’t obligated to meet any such request. He reiterated the terms of our contract, and eventually told me that he’d get back to me possible options after speaking with the owners. He never called back. Needless to say, I probably had a unique situation and I’m willing to concede that they were well within their rights to not change our rental (or notify us of the construction), but again, given the price point and condition of the rental – I expected more.