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Early Busby - Contemporary Single Family Home on the Sound with Jacuzzi tub

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A covered outdoor area with a glass table and wicker chairs, overlooking a field.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.
Exterior
A bedroom with a large bed, two wicker chairs, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, and ottoman, a glass coffee table, and a fireplace.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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 neighborhood

Wrightsville Beach

Located in Shell Island, this vacation home is adjacent to Wrightsville Beach and within a 10-minute stroll of Figure Eight Island. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Wrightsville Beach - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 12 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Riverwalk - 21 min drive - 15.0 miles
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 35 min drive - 23.0 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 23 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.

Early Busby - Contemporary Single Family Home on the Sound with Jacuzzi tub

Early Busby is a wonderful contemporary single-family home on the North end of Wrightsville Beach. The house has 2 master bedroom suites, each with its own jacuzzi tub, plenty of space for the family to gather, and offers unbeatable sunsets off the sound front decks!

The first floor has access to the garage, and lower foyer. On the second floor you will find the main living area, including the large living room that is great for family movie night, and the dining room perfect for family meals. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you could need to make dinner together, and there is bar seating in the kitchen for extra space! There is also a large screened in porch, as well as open balcony seating. On this level is also the first master suite with a large private bathroom, including a jacuzzi tub. The large sound facing deck on this floor has tons of seating and stair access to the private pier that is a great spot for fishing or putting in a kayak or paddle board.

The top floor has the additional three bedrooms. Two guest bedrooms each have two twin beds. There is also a twin bed with a trundle located in the alcove above the stairs. The second master suite has a king size bed as well, and a full bathroom with a jacuzzi tub. There is also a sound front balcony, perfect to enjoy the evening breeze or a morning cup of coffee.


Bedding Information:
2 Kings, 4 Twins, 1 Daybed with trundle (linens for trundle not included)
Linens included with rentals less than 21 nights.

Additional Amenities:
3 Flat Screen TVs, High-speed Internet, 2 Car Garage, Pier/Dock for kayak entry, VCR, Wet Bar w/Icemaker, Some Ocean Views, DVD Player, Outside shower, Washer/Dryer in unit, Public Beach Access across the street by Walkway with Ramp, Keyless Entry

Restrictions:
- Mail/ Packages are not able to be sent to the rental. Please call our office for instructions to have mail/packages sent to the specific beach office for your rental.
- Non Smoking
- No Pets
- Fireplace is for decorative purposes only and may not be used.
- Summer Season Saturday check-in only.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a 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

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces)

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

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 marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 indicated 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: 25

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.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Early Busby Contemporary Single Family Home Sound Jacuzzi tub
Early Busby Contemporary Single Family Home Sound Jacuzzi tub
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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Shell Island within a 10-minute walk of Wrightsville Beach and Figure Eight Island. You'll also find Wrightsville SUP and South End Surf Shop within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Early Busby - Contemporary Single Family Home on the Sound with Jacuzzi tub?

Yes, though there is a max of 2 spaces. You'll find a max of limited parking spaces.

Is this vacation home next 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 Early Busby - Contemporary Single Family Home on the Sound with Jacuzzi tub?

At this waterfront vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, a kitchen in some house, as well as tennis.

Are there hot tubs at Early Busby - Contemporary Single Family Home on the Sound with Jacuzzi tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

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

Are there connecting rooms at Early Busby - Contemporary Single Family Home on the Sound with Jacuzzi tub?

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 11.3 mi away (23 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Early Busby - Contemporary Single Family Home on the Sound with Jacuzzi tub?

Yes, every house at Early Busby - Contemporary Single Family Home on the Sound with Jacuzzi tub comes with a balcony.

Early Busby - Contemporary Single Family Home on the Sound with Jacuzzi tub Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

James C.

Early Busby

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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. Beautiful views
Archival

6/10 Okay

James C.

A Decade of Renting

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Love the House and location. Would like to see some refreshing of the equipment and furniture.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

James C.

Great Stay But

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: love the house. Have been staying there for appx ten years.Needs updating, TV old furniture worn .
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ginger G.

Great rental

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was 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: Roomy house for 9. The view makes the place. The house had everything you would need. A little outdated but a great rental. The cleaning staff came after our arrival so it was definitely not clean.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Best rental!

This house is lovely = well equipped -- beautiful views-- and very uncrowded beach. Perfect walk around the north point along the inlet. Enjoyed kayaking in the creek at high tide-- Highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Neil A.

Great location in Wrightsville Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: We loved the view of the sound, the dock and the screened porch. The house is very well equipped and has a great layout for 2 families. We did have water issues with gray water and grit in the tubs when the hot water was used and this was a problem throughout the week. Bathroom plumbing needs to be updated...downstairs master shower was basically a trickle and the temperature was hard to regulate. Overall, the house is clean and has been maintained. Updating is needed in all bathrooms and kitchen.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Perfect week at 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: This was our 3rd stay at Early/Busby - beautiful, comfortable home in a perfect location.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Early Busby 2019

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: It was amazing, great place to stay in WB.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nancy W.

early busby

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: We love the location overlooking the waterway. It's a great place from which to go paddle boarding and kayaking when the tide is up. It's also an easy walk to the beach. However, the "sleeps 10" is a bit misleading as the sofa bed in the loft really is not good for 2 people and one of the children had to sleep on an air mattress in the large walk in closet. It is also frustrating that although it "sleeps 10" the table only seats 6 and we brought a card table and extra folding chairs so that we can all eat dinner together. The decor is lovely and the place is bright and cheery but the DVD player did not work.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful getaway for a group

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: Our bridge group’s second visit at Early Busby and we love it! Roomy for eight with a little daybed alcove if someone needs their own space. Terrific bathrooms and a half bath on the first floor. Well supplied kitchen and an extra fridge downstairs for overflow. And the long pier reaches out to the bird-filled marsh. The. house is clean and linens supplied. We couldn’t be happier.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Early Busby Review

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: It was the perfect rental for several families. The house was well laid out and had everything we needed.
Archival

8/10 Good

Early-Busby

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 a wonderful time in a lovely house. Mary Nan Moser
Archival

8/10 Good

Theresa V.

Early Busby

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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 extended family of 6 enjoyed a week late in July at Early Busby. The 2 master suites worked well for our guests. It was a 5 to 10 minute walk to the beach; the beach wagon helped a lot. We enjoyed the option of screened vs sun decks. We had a wonderful vacation!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Beach Days

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 bridge club enjoyed three full days at Early Busby last week. The home is beautifully appointed, roomy enough for 8-9 adults, well supplied in the kitchen, and situated on the sound and a quick walk across the street to the sugar sand beach. IntraCoastal was very responsive to a request during our stay. We would rent this lovely home again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Early-Busby

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 a lovely vacation . We love the views from this house.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Pannenberg 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 truly enjoyed the property and experience. The home was tastefully decorated, well stocked with utensils, and impeccably maintained. The venue was a focal point for a few families celebrating a UNCW graduation and the space allowed for everyone to connect, relax, have fun, tell stories and laugh!
Archival

8/10 Good

Glen L.

Ok but not great!

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: the house was okay, too many family pictures and the refrigerators had food left in them. The down stair refrigerator was full of beer and had a bad smell.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Goodwin stay

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: Everything was good. It would be nice if owners could leave a few bicycle unlocked. We are not able to bring all our gear.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Clarke Family

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've rented this house for the last six or seven years, so we obviously like it. All was fine with the exception of the tv and Internet service. Each tv requires a couple of remotes and a page of instructions to turn it on. This year the internet service was so slow that we had to go to Panera to get a connection to use for work. Other than the tech stuff, everything was wonderful.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Early Busby is a fine place to stay

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 stayed in this home 10 years ago and again in 2015. It was nice to return. The property has been well kept and if feels like a home - not just a sterile rental property. Last time we used the kayaks. We expected them again so it was disappointing to see them chained up. Otherwise very nice stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mary Nan Moser

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 a wonderful time in this lovely home.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Perfect 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 loved our Early - Busby rental and enjoyed a perfect vacation. the location was ideal for both beach and bay, with many happy hours swimming in the ocean, kayaking and SUP-ing. The house was completely equipped, beautifully decorated and so comfortable.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Beach House!

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: This house is perfect for summer beach vacation The sunsets and views are absolutely amazing! The house has everything you'd need to create a fantastic family beach week together.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Early/busby

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 a very nice week! I would recommend this house.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Wedding Central

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: A great place to put up family and friends prior to daughter's wedding. We were able to all be in one location for the week. Close to the beach. Spacious, with room for all. Made it possible to relax together whenever time permitted. Well furnished. Excellent layout.