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Sweet Shirl. A Spacious Sound Front Home with Private Pool!

Family-friendly stay near Wrightsville Beach

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A spacious kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a view of the ocean.
A spacious living area with a gray sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with white chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a chandelier.
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A modern living room with a gray sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of the kitchen and dining area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Johnnie Mercer's Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the area

Wrightsville Beach

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Shell Island vacation home, you'll find Wrightsville Beach and Figure Eight Island. Johnnie Mercer's Pier and Wrightsville SUP are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wrightsville Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 11 min drive - 9.8 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 35 min drive - 37.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Platypus & Gnome - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shark Bar And Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Drift Coffee - ‬4 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.

Sweet Shirl. A Spacious Sound Front Home with Private Pool!

Comfort and serenity is alive and well at Sweet Shirl. This spacious 5 bedroom 5 bath home is located on the sound front at the north end of Wrightsville Beach. A private pool and new decking has been built for the 2022 season! Step inside and find a large open floor plan that offers plenty of space for the entire family. The kitchen, dining, and living areas all have views of the beautiful marsh and sound and provides a great space for the family entertainment. Step out the back door and on the spacious deck with plenty of sunshine, views, and a great place to watch amazing sunsets. Also located on the first floor is a large master suite with a king bed and access to the sound front deck. Head up the stairs and find the grand master bedroom. This bedroom offers a king size bed, large bathroom, and private access to a sound front deck. Bedrooms 3,4, and 5 are also master suites and offer 2 queen beds, 2 twin beds, and 1 full size futon. A ping pong table is located downstairs near the garage Want to do a little crabbing, kayaking, or paddle boarding? Then step out on to the private landing and pier with access to a tidal creek on the sound. Beach access is also a breeze and is just 350 steps away. Call today and book your week at Sweet Shirl!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

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
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Spacious 4 Bedroom 5 1/2 Sound Front Home House
Spacious 4 Bedroom 5 1/2 Sound Front Home Wrightsville Beach
cious 4 room 5 12 Sound Front
Spacious 4 Bedroom 5 1/2 Sound Front Home
Spacious 5 Bedroom 5 1/2 Sound Front Home Wrightsville Beach
Spacious 5 Bedroom 5 1/2 Sound Front Home Private vacation home
1898-85805

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sweet Shirl. A Spacious Sound Front Home with Private Pool! to the airport?

This vacation home is 11.3 mi (22-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sweet Shirl. A Spacious Sound Front Home with Private Pool! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Sweet Shirl. A Spacious Sound Front Home with Private Pool! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from Wrightsville Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sweet Shirl. A Spacious Sound Front Home with Private Pool! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sweet Shirl. A Spacious Sound Front Home with Private Pool!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Sweet Shirl. A Spacious Sound Front Home with Private Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sweet Shirl. A Spacious Sound Front Home with Private Pool!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Sweet Shirl. A Spacious Sound Front Home with Private Pool! have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Sweet Shirl. A Spacious Sound Front Home with Private Pool! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Sweet Shirl. A Spacious Sound Front Home with Private Pool! to downtown Wrightsville Beach?

This vacation home is 1.9 mi away from Wrightsville Beach.

Sweet Shirl. A Spacious Sound Front Home with Private Pool! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Bradley D.

Great family vacation spot.

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: The house was well suited to our group and the rental staff were very friendly. We would stay again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth V.

Spring mini vacation

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: My family had a really good time and the house was wonderful. The location and the view was great. We would say this house is a "keeper" on our list of places to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2016
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

Great 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 had another great week at Sweet Shirl. The house was well equipped and clean. The views are amazing. We will return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

Great Vacation

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 rented this home last summer. We loved the house and the views off the back deck and especially the dock were amazing. The kitchen is well stocked as we love to cook! We rented kayaks for several days and launched from our dock. We will return to rent this home again.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Nancy T.

Gorgeous views with a needy kitchen

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is an amazing house. Was built to be top notch. The marsh views and sunsets are amazing. We rented kayaks and standup paddleboard‘s and a great use of them. The beach access is a five minute walk. And the house came with lots of amenities. Same time the kitchen needs a complete overhaul. Appliances that don’t work. Pots and pans that need to be thrown away. Cabinets that need a deep cleaning. An oven that was so dirty we couldn’t even use it and he last night—a problem when it’s COVID and you aren’t going out at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Archival

8/10 Good

Bett W.

Nice house

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: Our trip was very nice. The house had two very large bedrooms and bathrooms. All other bedrooms and bathrooms were normal size. The downstairs interior had recently been painted grey instead of the green that shows in the pictures. Also, there were no sleeper sofas but we had 2 blow up mattresses. I felt the kitchen was adequately stocked, though we did no cooking. There is very large storage under the house along with the 3 car garage. View out the back is beautiful. House was great but disappointed in the fact that early check in was $50 per hour. We stayed in the middle of winter and no one was in the house prior but we waited till check in. Rental agency did call and say the house was ready early and I mentioned we did not want to pay the extra. We were still not offered the courtesy of checking in without charge.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great location, needs a facelift

We enjoyed the beautiful view from this house. The pool was clean and refreshing. Our disappointment revolved around the worn and dated furniture, especially the bedding. The mattresses were comfortable but the bedspreads, pillows and mattress covers are old. Some were stained. One pillow was covered in hair and the pillowcase had a tear.The kitchen was clean but shows a lot of wear and tear in the sink and countertop. The grill was so filthy that it was unusable. The washer, dryer and dishwasher are old and very loud. Someone left a half-full cocktail at the pool and the furniture was moved around like there had been a recent party. One of the plastic rockers was cracked at the connection points for both arms. There is major water damage to the ceiling in the main level bedroom and the furniture in that room has surface damage due to putting down a drink without using a coaster. This look does not fit the proThere was an ironing board but we could not find an iron. The leasing office was quick to bring us a new one.All in all it was a nice stay in this house but I expected a much more updated interior considering the price we paid for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

kimbrell k.

Would recommend

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: The property was in a great location with beautiful views of the marsh.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

becky W.

Great Location

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 have stayed at Wrightsville for almost 20 years. We love being on the sound side as we bring our own paddleboards to enjoy the sunsets. Kids loved the pool and convenient beach access. The dock needs to be tended to - and it dumps you into the marsh - even at high tide and two step had missing boards- making it cumbersome for the paddleboards. Plenty of space for the family - also wish there were a few more cooking amenities (i.e measuring cups as grandma wants to cook more!). Lots of random bedding in the home which could be removed - or folks may have enjoyed options if they were cold? Seemed like they could have cleaned it up a bit. We reserved again for next year which says a lot! No home is perfect and we can't wait to return. Love the basement ping pong table as well. Great use of the basement space.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Alison B.

Beautiful views of the sound

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay at Sweet Shirl. It has lots of good downstairs space to spread out and enjoy time with family. The pool was really fun for the kids and the dock to the sound was perfect for kayaking. A couple cons: 1. The house does not sleep 12. It’s really 10. The roll away bed and futon should not be listed as adequate beds. We were pushed being a large family for sleeping space. 2 No chairs on the upper deck. We had to use our own beach chairs. 3. Dirty kitchen utensils and drawers, no wine glasses. 4. Beach access wasn’t as close as mentioned in the listing. Overall, we had a nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc K.

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

It was fine, could use more outside chairs need a bath room

8 out of 10 Rugs need cleaning Kitchen needs help
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Christian S.

Wrighstville Xmas 2016

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location, great house but beds are not comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016
Verified

8/10 Good

vonda H.

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

Fabulous House

This house was roomy enough to accommodate our 10 member family ranging from 7 years to 81 years. We never felt crowded. The deck was wonderful for watching wildlife in the sound and sunsets although it definitely needed more chairs. Luckily we brought our own! The pier and decking was great!! The beds were comfortable and the bathrooms spacious. The kitchen was a nice layout however the cookware and eating utensils were sorely lacking!! This should become a priority before next season!! Overall the vacation experience was great and we will return next year with plenty of plastic utensils in tow!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Vacation week with our kides and grandkids

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: WE arrived on Saturday and the house was nice and clean. Towels and linens were waiting for us. Had a problem with several faucets, one in the kitchen and one in a bathroom. They were replaced by the rental company on Monday. Main microware was not working for that week. Kitchen needs some updating and mattresses in the two large rooms(King size beds) need to be replaced. Also need some new chairs on the main deck. Oveerall, we enjoyed our stay that week in June.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David T.

weekend 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: We enjoyed our stay at Wrightsville beach and the house was great. Good food, nice people in the areas. we would definitely stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob O.

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

Excellent Trip

Great location! The house also has more space than anticipated. Great deck in the back to watch the sunset. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Peter W.

Review of our stay

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was fine except for the leak under the kitchen sink and the multiple calls it took to get it fixed in order the protect the floor underneath. The kitchen appliances need updating. House needs more and newer deck/porch furniture.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Sweet Vacation

We had a great week at Sweet Shirl. The property was clean and much more spacious than we anticipated. Looking forward to booking this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Daryl H.

Great but with a few things to consider

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: Pros: 1. Location 2. Amenities and each room basically has a bathroom 3. Space is great for a group. Patio area and parking are spacious Cons: 1. Door locks are a pain, it took us a while to figure how to lock the front door 2. Privacy may become an issue because downstairs rooms don’t have blinds/curtains 3. One of the upstairs door can’t be locked or is broken
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

A vacation to remember

Rating Details: 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: Bottom line: We absolutely LOVED our stay at Sweet Shirl!! Our rental was from Wednesday to Sunday, and after only a few hours at the house we called Wrightsville Sands Realty and asked if we could extend another day. Lucky for us the house was available and we were able to stay until Monday. Perfect location for walking to uncrowded section of beach, beautiful back decks to enjoy the beauty and serenity of the Sound, and the house... so open, clean and comfortable. We had 3 couples and 3 single adults and never felt in one another's way. Would definitely stay here again without any hesitation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Open and spacious with plenty of private space

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: We enjoyed a long weekend with family; the view of the marsh was lovely, the walk to the beach was brief. For people who like to have their own space this house was perfect--we had7 people though the home could easily fit several more with room to spare.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Vacation at Sweet Shirl

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, a very good week at this vacation home. Only suggestion would be to replace the furniture on the back deck. Out of the 4 rocking chairs two were broken, one could not be used. Grill would not work and there were nothing to clean the grates with. Place was clean and management was very efficent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Sweet Shirl

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: WE have stayed at Sweet Shirl the past 4 years and love the location and easy access to the beach. This year the cottage was recently painted, updating the inside. A couch upstairs was replaced by a futon, which is extremely hard and useless for sleeping or even sitting on for that matter. The oven smoked horribly when we tried to use it so I had to clean it before proceeding. Ditto the grill. The kitchen needs the plates and silverware replenished and some new pots and pans would be nice. We return to Sweet Shirl each year because it is lovely and wonderfully situated on the North End. The few minor inconveniences do not negate all the positive pluses of this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett A.

Sweet Shirl was very sweet!!

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 enjoyed the house so much. It was very spacious for our crew and we loved and enjoyed the wonderful views off the back deck. Wonderful porch to sit and rock. Thanks so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Jan N.

Lovely, large house that needs some updating and attention

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: Wonderful large rooms with lots of light and open space, perfect for a large crowd. bedrooms were great with comfortable beds. But we were VERY disappointed with the kitchen. There were no basics - starter dish washing liquid, powder, coffee filters, absolutely nothing other than a roll of paper towels. Can opener hardly worked. Barely any cooking utensils that a cook would use. It is obvious that no cook owns or stays here. Everyone kept tripping on the cheap throw rugs. And the chairs to the second table were being recovered so half of our dinner guests had nowhere but the couch to sit! (The picture on line shows the chairs in use and was part of why we rented the place.) Back stairs had green mold all over them and the deck/walkway were in need of maintenance. The place needs updating so that it is the prime place that it's location and presence reflect that it can be.