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Tranquil Tides cozy cottage 3 miles from ocean

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Southport, NC
  • Place, Founders Club at St. James Plantation
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Oak Island Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Tranquil Tides Cottage 3 miles from the Beach

Relax in this cozy cottage located 3 miles from the ocean. Spacious
3 bedroom,2 bath home with luxurious primary suite bathroom. Primary suite bathroom has a large shower with a teakwood bench, rain shower head and 6 inlaid jets for a relaxing spa experience without ever needing to leave the cottage.
Tranquil Tides has a beautiful front porch to share stories and a privacy fenced backyard with a fire pit. This is the place where memories are made for a lifetime.
The space
My home is a safe space for all. I welcome guests of all races, faiths, genders, and sexual orientations.

The front porch welcomes each guest with its local artisan furniture and ceiling fans for traditional southern hospitality.

Primary suite room has a large king size bed with pillow top mattress that welcomes you to enjoy a restful nights sleep or an afternoon cat nap. The primary suite bathroom has an antique barn door leading from the primary suite into a spa oasis that includes a rain shower head and inlaid jets.

Second bedroom has a queen size bed with a comfy mattress.

The third bedroom has a trundle bed with an upper twin bed mattress and a lower twin bed mattress.

The guest bathroom has new, white subway tile , a teakwood bench to enjoy a relaxing shower after a day at the beach.

Backyard has a 6 foot privacy fence and a fire pit to enjoy the stars!
Guest access
Access to entire home.
Other things to note
Please note, to ensure our home is disinfected between stays, we do use bleach products, alcohol based products to clean our home along with other products, depending on the surface that needs to be cleaned.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to The Clubs at St. James. You'll find features like laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 6 minutes by car from Founders Club at St. James Plantation and 7 minutes from Dosher Memorial Hospital
As a guest of this cottage, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Southport cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

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.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Quiet hours from 10pm to 6am No parties or events allowed. Respect our neighbors.

Please only burn wood in the firepit. Do not burn anything metal or plastic as this can be hazardous to one’s health.

No illicit drug use anywhere on the property to include but not limited to marijuana and all other illegal substances, narcotics etc.

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Tranquil Tides Cottage 3 miles from the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carol Ann N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient Location

The property is in a great location between Southport and Oak Island. The property was very clean and well appointed. The host communicated really well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect rental close to the beach

This rental was perfect for the days my family and I needed to come in town for a competition my daughter was in. We were able to enjoy Southport, Caswell Beach, etc. with quick access. The house itself was homey and very well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Twins first Beach Trip

I love the area so I brought my kids down for their first trip, the home was beautiful and super close to everything. They made the stay so cozy and so welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing wedding stay!

The house and property were simply awesome. Fenced in backyard, front porch and immaculate updated interior with all the room and amenities you could want. We were in town for a wedding but I wish we could have hung out at this beautiful house more than we did.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, clean and cozy

We enjoyed our stay at Tranquil Tides Cottage. Everything was extremely clean and very well decorated. The beds were very comfortable and we slept great. There was plenty of towels and toilet paper and the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. I enjoyed the backyard fire pit with friends that were staying in the area. It was a nice way to end each day. The cottage was close to everything and the neighborhood was quiet. We didn’t have any issues with the tv connecting or the air/heat. I definitely plan on staying here again if it’s available the next time I am in Southport. Thanks for a clean, pleasant and safe place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Reginald

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the roominess of the space. The kitchen was well equipped. We had some issues with the cleanliness of some of the areas. The oven was not clean and the refrigerator had a broken pick around the water and ice dispensers. The TV didn't have any connectivity, couldn't watch any channels. There wasn't any instructions on how to leave the place when we checked out, other than press the lock on the keypad. I couldn't access any of the emails even though I have a Vrbo and Expedia account. Each account said there weas no stay associated with the account. I received at least six emails saying "Jen has replied to your message. View their message here." The thermostat was set to 74 in the cool mode. However, there were some cool nights, My wife needed to have the heat on. It would have be better if it was set to heat/cool at 74.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric B., Mooresville, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Beautiful And Cozy

Way above expectations. Jen was a fantastic host. Wonderful location, has all the amenities especially a nice fenced in back yard with a fire pit. Loved the open space between the living room and kitchen with a nice bar with stools. Wife and I would definitely like to comeback.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and clean with a beachy feel

It was really good. We stayed at a place in Myrtle Beach beforehand which sucked! The decorating is great. I like the private backyard even though we didn’t get to use it because of the weather. everybody was nice and responsive to anything, great place. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla D.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING!!

I got this house for my daughter and her fiancé to stay on their elopement to the NC coast. The other couple included the friend and his wife officiating the ceremony.The host even left a sweet gift for the newlyweds!! The home is well decorated clean and just lovely. Thank you so much for the extra touches!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

Decor was unique. Loved the sliding doors. We didn’t mind the jack and Jill bathroom. But some may not be close enough to have that setup. We didn’t get to use the fire pit due to weather but the back yard was nice. Large tv screen for movie night. The king bed most comfortable. The trundle and queen not so great- but will serve its purpose. We all had a great time- girls getaway for my 60th bday. Jen was very quick to respond! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Angela S., Macon, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable stay for a long weekend in the area :)

We enjoyed our stay at Tranquil Tides. The location is close proximity to everything in the Southport area. It’s also a nice central location if you’re planning to visit Wrightsville Beach, Myrtle Beach, and others in the area. We chose this rental for that reason, and it was a good choice since it was right between all of these areas. The home is clean and well- decorated. It has everything you need for the stay. One thing to be aware of that I couldn’t tell from the listing is that there is also a barn door from the second bedroom that goes into the master bathroom. So, if someone is staying in that adjoining bedroom (which is the one with the daybed and trundle) this could be a big privacy issue since the door doesn’t actually close and lock or even seal. That’s just good to know depending on your group. Otherwise, a great place to stay! I recommend it if you need somewhere in this area!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023