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Dockside. A Sound front home with boat slip in the heart of WB!

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A wooden pier leading to a waterfront property with multiple balconies and a clear sky.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a marina, buildings, and a bridge connecting to the mainland.
A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, overlooking a marina with boats and buildings.
A covered outdoor deck with wooden flooring, white railings, and seating areas.
A waterfront property with a dock, a gazebo, and multiple buildings with balconies.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Johnnie Mercer's Pier
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Wrightsville SUP
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Wrightsville Beach

Located within a 5-minute walk of Wrightsville Beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Johnnie Mercer's Pier. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Wrightsville Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Wrightsville SUP - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Wrightsville Beach Museum of History - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • South End Surf Shop - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dockside Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Platypus & Gnome - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oceanic - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bluewater Waterfront Grill - ‬3 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.

Dockside. A Sound front home with boat slip in the heart of WB!

If you are looking for a vacation property that's truly in the heart of Wrightsville Beach, then make Dockside your next vacation rental! This 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath sound front duplex home is located on Channel Drive, just steps to all of the happenings of Wrightsville Beach. Enter the property and to your right you will find 3 spacious bedrooms. Bedroom 1 has a king bed and shares a Jack n Jill bathroom with bedroom 2 that offers a queen bed. The master bedroom is across the hall. It offers a king bed and private master bath with stand up shower, double vanity, and Jacuzzi tub. Step down the hall and find yourself in the main living area. Here the open floor plan includes the living area, dining area, and kitchen making spending family time or entertaining a breeze. Step out onto the deck and enjoy the cool breezes and the views of Banks Channel. This home has a private 30 ft boat slip that is included with the rental along with use of the gazebo. Perfect for relaxing after a day on the water and catching the sunset. Call or book online for your next vacation at Dockside!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

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

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart 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

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 26

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Sound Front Home Boat Slip Heart WB House Wrightsville Beach
1898-90015
Sound Front Home Boat Slip Heart WB Wrightsville Beach
Sound Front Boat Slip Heart W

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Wrightsville Beach, just steps from Wrightsville Beach. You'll also find Mayfaire Town Center and Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Dockside. A Sound front home with boat slip in the heart of WB!?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Dockside. A Sound front home with boat slip in the heart of WB!?

At this waterfront vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen and a smart TV in each house with some featuring a water view.

Are there hot tubs at Dockside. A Sound front home with boat slip in the heart of WB!?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Dockside. A Sound front home with boat slip in the heart of WB!?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is 10 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Dockside. A Sound front home with boat slip in the heart of WB!?

Yes, every house at Dockside. A Sound front home with boat slip in the heart of WB! comes with a patio and some offer water views.

Dockside. A Sound front home with boat slip in the heart of WB! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very nice with a great front/river side porch. The location is great to walk places, even the beach. There are a few bars right behind so some noise but not bad. Overall we jad a really good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifull setting, sunsets and great location. Family enjoyed access to Dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!!! Great dock for fishing and boating. Be aware of tides if your boat has a T-top due to bridge clearance…which the leasing agent made clear to me before arrival. Also, agent was SUPER helpful and accommodating allowing me to store my trailer offsite and coming over to turn on dock water.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shay Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was so fun! Checked all the boxes for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J G.

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

Great Place

We celebrated my wifes 50th. Great spot to enjoy the area. Hope to return annually and celebrate.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Collynn B.

Memorial Day

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: Awesome experience with booking this house. Perfect location, everything was like the pictures. Easy process of checking in and out.
Verified

8/10 Good

Garrett B.

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

Great location

Loved the house. Best location and beautiful views. Only complaint would be the lights in kitchen, dining room and porch did not work properly. Otherwise, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin m.

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

Weekend Getaway

The house was just as described! Awesome layout and the views were amazing. The kitchen, family room, and outdoor area were perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

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: This rental is in a great location and was perfect for our family. We'll be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Terri G.

Another great 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 is our fourth time at Dockside. Love it! Location cannot be beat.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

doris k.

Great house and location

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: Plenty of room for family of 5 in center of WB - walking distance to beach, restaurants, ice cream, groceries. So much fun to have pier with gazebo! Kids enjoyed fishing and swimming off the dock. House is in good shape needing very minor updates/repairs. I would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Kent R.

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

Co for table home rental

Missing light bulbs Labels on shower doors incorrect Kitchen not organized and drawers cabinets not very clean. Or too much of a problem for us as we ate most meals out. Layout of house was great. Walls had lots of picture hooks that looked like someone had recently stripped the home and perhaps new owners had hurriedly rented it We enjoyed the porch overlooking the sound
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Peter & Paula L.

Wrightsville family vacations 2021

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had to make our beds upon arrival. Did not appreciate that.Back side of house, there is a parking lot and then 2 bars. Very noisy and woke us up twice even with windows closed and AC on. A lot of illumination too from the road and bars.Loved the deck and view. Really enjoyed that. Convenient to everything but 3 or 4 houses further down would have been more peaceful.No oils or spices AT ALL! You need to bring everything you need if you plan to cook anything. Limited kitchen supplies. Super small driveway. Parking a GMC crew cab Sierra was very difficult to park OFF the street.Various lights were blown out and needed replacement. Doors and keys were difficult to use. Booking was convoluted. Booked online then had to re-do cc info via phone.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Angelique H.

Not worth the price tag!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: The property was in an average location (adjacent to a bar parking lot, but, in general was not well maintained. Upon arrival at the property, it appeared be cleaning crew was rushing out. Upon entry to the bottom unit, it was obvious the property needed repairs. Garage door framing was damaged, drawers missing in kitchen, shelving misaligned in living room. Numerous light bulbs burned out, flooring/rugs needed sweeping/vacuuming, linens dirty and master bedroom comforter soiled. Had to purchase mattress topper to tolerate the overly firm MBR mattress. AC return air vents were dirty with dust and mold. The rental agency is not 24 hrs so you get answering machine when you call with problems. However, management company came on site, the next week day to make a few corrections. Fan remotes operated fans in numerous other rooms - if you tried to turn out light in one room, it turned on a light in another room - frequencies need changing. The kitchen is not well organized or stocked - not enough utensils, no sheet pans or enough pots/pans for any cooking or food prep. Dishwasher drain is laden with rotten food and would not clean dishes properly. Dishes in cabinets and drawers were dirty. Bathroom mirrors and vanities were not well cleaned. No broom or dust pan or access to vacuum up any sand or spills. Recommend thorough maintenance and updates throughout the property to justify the weekly price.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jeff G.

Great location at Wrightsville

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location and having a boat dock was a plus. The house met our needs but could use some minor updates (cookware). The WiFi was spotty and several light bulbs were out in fixtures and closet. Overall it’s a great location and would book again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Samuel J.

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 loved Dockside, from the outstanding view, to the peaceful setting, to the beautiful home, to the great location - it was exactly what we were looking for!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

San Diego to Wrightsville Beach Labor Day 2023

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 daughter and husband live in Wilmington. Since they always come home to San Diego, we decided to visit them Labor Day Weekend 2023. While only 4 of us stayed in the house (the parents of the other 4 recently married couples), there were 12 of us throughout the day, and through dinner.The place was excellent, and I'd definitely stay again! In fact, we're already talking about LD 2024!The boat dock worked perfectly, and the proximity to both the I/C and the beach was impressive.I would give it 5 stars.My only knock, is that there was not a supply of garbage bags, there was only 1 roll of TP per bathroom, and upon arrival the beds were not made (linens were provided in a sanitary fashion). Once we figured that out, it was no big deal.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Kendal L.

Dockside

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have rented this unit for nearly 10 years. It is showing it’s age. The common areas were dirty and worn. Kitchen appliances appear original to the unit. The in door ice and water don’t work and when we tried to use them it tripped the circuit so the fridge was off. Additionally when operating the fridge doesn’t cool efficiently. The stove barely works and the light and exhaust over the stove don’t work at all. The dishwasher is not great. The wifi is horrific. It doesn’t work in the beach rooms. The master shower faucet needs to be replaced. The furniture is dated and, in some cases, broken. We love the size, layout and location of this property. We rented a larger unit last year to accommodate more people. It was new and beautiful but we prefer this unit. It needs a refresh and a mesh to extend the wifi but the size, layout and location cannot be beat.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

louann m.

Wrightsville channel Ave 4B

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very pretty view of the bay.close to the beach. Could of been a little cleaner. No toilet paper, cooking pans were very scratched,missing spectrum remote. Overall nice place just needs a few upgrades. Close to the bars,kinda noisy.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Great getaway

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: I believe this was our 6 year staying at this location. Great place to stay with a dock and close to DT Wrightsville and you are right in the Loop for morning walks. Great place to take a small boat.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Hayli T.

Great views, covered deck & dock!

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 house was in a great location! I would give the outdoor space & deck 5 stars. The dock is shared with the other unit, but that seemed to work out ok. Easy access to beach as well! Keep in mind that bars are just outside so it is loud(er) overnight on certain days of the week. There are some small things that could be done inside to make it nicer (i.e old nails & wall hanging hardware hanging out of walls, towel rack hanging off in guest bath). Primary living space is comfortable & spacious. The driveway is tight & can be difficult if you have a large SUV.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Kim C.

Disappointed

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was 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: Needed maintenance and a good house cleaning!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Intracoastal condo

Property manage was ontop of any concerns and questions. The condo was great layout and loved the very large covered deck. The condition of the condo itself needs significant repairs and updating. Many holes in walls where pictures were and not patched. Bedspreads are dirty. Many old bed linens in closets on floors dirty linens stuffed in cabinets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Doreen F.

Dockside

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall was an excellent choice!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Terri G.

Dockside

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: Wonderful experience. Paige was wonderful to work with.