St James Vacation Condo\/TH Rental - Southport NC - Cottage Retreat - Vacation rental home in Southport, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Condo
• Approximately 1768 square feet

St James - Southport NC - Vacation or extended stay condo rental. The Cottages at Golf Cottage Drive, Player’s Golf Club, vacation or extended stay condo/townhouse.

Stunning and cavernous, yes very roomy well maintained 2 bedroom/3 bathroom condo/townhouse located directly adjacent to the St. James Player's Golf Course club home, “Cottage Retreat” is well appointed for you and awaiting your arrival for that reposeful stay that you well deserve.

Tastefully decorated. Our home is entirely supplied with everything you need and more.
Open floor plan on ground floor, with master bedroom and 1 guest bedroom along with a second room with a Murphy Bed serving as either an office or supplemental bedroom, our home will even accommodate up to two cars with an incorporated parking garage.
Upon entering this 1,768 square-foot home, you will pass through the entry and be able to value the open floor plan enhanced by vaulted ceilings. The spacious expanse integrates the open kitchen, dining room and living room areas.
Once inside, you will recognize how comfortable and calming the home is, with very tasteful original art décor and a floorplan that accepts painless access to each of the peripheral rooms.

The extensively equipped kitchen, complete with both a Krups and Keurig coffee maker will make you feel right at home as you arrange to prepare your favorite meals and beverages.

For comfort, sink into the plush couch or recliner in the living area and savor watching your favorite shows on the flat screen TV. There are additionally two other sets where you may watch TV, one in each bedroom. We do offer Netflix and Amazon Prime.

Apart from the master bedroom, all windows treatments are plantation blind style accepting you to set the daylight intensity to your liking. The master bedroom benefits of four room darkening Roman shades as well as a room darkening track suspended curtain. This arrangement comes in handy as the sun rises on that side of the residence. The twin bed guest room provides two X/L beds that can be combined into a king bed. The third room includes a full-size Murphy bed and the new sectional couch in the living area has a pullout queen size bed. All bedrooms each have their own bathroom. The residence also includes a laundry area positioned between the kitchen and the garage.

Nearby beaches: Popular destinations include Caswell Beach. There is a public parking lot that can hold up to 35 cars. In addition, the western end of Oak Island provides two places for public beach access at The Point Beach. One is at the end of West Beach Drive. The other is at the end of King’s Lynn Drive. Both offer a breathtaking natural look and will leave you with a sizable amount of area in which to settle down for the day. Please Note: The St James Oak Island Beach Club does not allow parking lot use without an RFID tag. You may certainly use the beach when accompanied by a member or if you happen to locate available parking on adjacent streets. There are a restricted number of parking spots on 72nd street itself, if you locate one you can walk straight out to the beach. We will furnish a map of proximate parking to our tenants. Some of those spots are limited to Oak Island residents by permit only. IN SEASON: The remainder of parking is pay per use beginning April 1 and ending September 30. Please visit oakislandnc.gov/residents-visitors/parking-information to learn more. There is an hourly, daily and weekly fee structure.

Whatever the case may be, we recommend getting to the beach early in the day during the season or even later in the afternoon. Oak Island is a trendy destination and car parking is limited.

Golf: In the vicinity of St James there are many golf courses including but not limited to Cape Fear National, The Thistle, Sandpiper Bay and Carolina National Golf Club. Twenty mins. away on Oak Island you can golf the Oak Island Golf Club, it’s a great layout and can be very challenging played from the tips. Many of these courses allow online booking of tee times well in advance of your trip.

Vacation Rental By Owner will quote a discount for 7 days or more based on the total number of days multiplied by the daily discount. Longer term units of 28 days or more may be arranged solely through the owner. Please feel complimentary to contact us for details. My contact number can also be found in the Notes section.

Cottage Retreat has had some guests stay for longer periods and have taken advantage of the 90 day or more lease option that accepts our golf membership transfer and even choice of tier level. Please contact us directly for this option as we cannot book it through Vacation Rental By Owner. The Clubs at St James have a great flexible plan to accommodate tenants.

St. James is a peaceful gated community located north of Oak Island just across from the intracoastal waterway. It features of 81 holes of private golf for all levels of play. The Members Club, The Founders Club and The Players Club will accept tee times in advance to those that wish to play that have been approved by us, the members. Please note that this policy changes from time to time depending on the availability of tee times. The Clubs at St James is owned by Troon Golf, if you happen to be a Troon member other options may be available to you. A marina, parks and open space areas are available for your enjoyment. “Cottage Retreat” is about 35 mins. south of Wilmington, 15 mins. from the Oak Island beach area and 20 mins. from downtown Southport.

The area is very well served with food, eateries, sun and fun. Have a great vacation!!

Note:

Towels and linens are supplied but we do not supply bath soaps and kitchen spices. Kids welcome but ABSOLUTELY no family pets please.
For a preview of area accommodations and prices copy link and browse the area: https://www.southportcondorentals.com. Or you can simply yahoo or bing southport condo units. We periodically update our site to reflect changes and new areas for services in Southport and the surrounding area.

We especially accommodate and work closely with those that need special scheduling of time when they are either building new homes at St. James or simply discovering the area during longer stay.

About the Area

Located in St. James, this condo is next to a golf course. Old Brunswick County Jail Museum and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Caswell Beach and Mirror Lake Park. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. With kayaking, fishing, and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Know Before you Go

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Brunswick area rental home booking tips and tricks:

Cost saving strategies:

• Summer is high season in the Brunswick area area. To find the best vacation home within budget, we strongly suggest reserving in Fall or Spring months. You'll benefit from lower rental rates, better selection, beautiful weather and the absence of large crowds at popular attractions and restaurants.
• In the Brunswick area area, The sooner your group can book a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The best properties are reserved very early. Booking your rental property up to 12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental home.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner or host whether your group qualifies for a special promotion or discount.
• Property managers typically offer customers an option to purchase vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed days as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for additional information.
• Many property management companies supply Brunswick area area visitors guides that include coupons, either offered directly by local companies, or through a relationship with the management company and the business itself. You can also find Brunswick area visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

How to pick the best rental home in the Brunswick area area:

• Select a group leader, select your vacation week, and select a budget.
• Determine how many beds and the configuration you need. St James Vacation Condo\/TH Rental - Southport NC - Cottage Retreat has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is regularly accessible online. If not, reach out to the property management company before reserving your rental. Note that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
• Looking for particular amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters for amenities. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. .
• Some properties allow pets, but some don't. Allowable types of dog or cat, size and breeds may be restricted, and added costs may apply. Ask the owner about allowable pet guidelines before booking.

Additional considerations:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before traveling. Add a note with the directions to your phone, and take a printed copy.
• To ensure that damages are not attributed to your family's stay, inspect the property for any problem areas when you arrive. Speak to the host immediately to record any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute, having a record of concerns and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Hosts are available to help! Feel free to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like unpleasant vacationers disrupting your peaceful neighborhood. Apply the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great beaches and scenic spots you would've not otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can frequently help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to book the best tours, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for shopping?
• Lock your rental home while you're away. Protect the owner's property and your stuff!
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, take a walk through the rental property to make sure you've collected all personal items. Make sure to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Did your group have a terrific time? Many rental home management companies make it easy for vacationers to provide feedback. If your rental property and/or property management company was fantastic, they would love to hear it. If anything was defective and they failed to address it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.