Charming pet-friendly cottage w upscale amenities!

Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
$715 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

The “Sand Crab Cottage” is a dream come true! This charming shabby chic 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage offers all the amenities of an upscale hotel, but in a cozy, intimate setting. Loaded with pampering amenities, this home has it all. If you are looking for a hassle-free vacation rental that offers the ability to drop your bags and hit the beach – this, is it! No need to leave the family dog at home. We welcome them to join your vacation and don’t worry because we provide amenities for them as well! Personal attention to detail, southern hospitality, and unexpected little luxuries are our trademarks. Come experience a quintessential beach cottage at its finest.

This iconic cottage is perfectly positioned on the corner of The Loop in the center of Wrightsville Beach and features a Little Free Library on the corner for the community and cottage guests to enjoy. The spacious front porch provides ample seating and is the best place to kick back and unwind in the subtle sea breeze. The great room of this immaculate cottage is accented by the vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, cozy seating options, a large family style dining table, and cheery pops of color. You will instantly feel at home! Snuggle up on the couch with a plush throw blanket and your favorite book after the sun goes down or catch up on your favorite shows.

Upstairs is a darling guest room that is perfect for kids. Furnished with two queen beds, this nautical room is sure to inspire a feeling of wonder and magic. An oversized chair makes a perfect space to read nighttime stories to youngsters or to escape for a little rest and relaxation. There is also a full bathroom with walk in shower for added convenience.

Downstairs you will find two bedrooms, both furnished with lush king-sized feather beds that pull you in and let your cares float away. There is a full bathroom with walk in shower and dual sinks that are shared by these rooms. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you could need to make a family meal – it even includes a Margaritaville margarita machine because it is always 5 o’clock at the “Sand Crab Cottage”! Enjoy cooking on the gas range or grilling out and eating at the shaded picnic table.

Don’t forget to take advantage of the toy shed. Whether you want to boogie board in the surf, pack a beach cooler with ice and cold drinks, play a game of cornhole, or go for a bike ride around the island you are sure to find fun here. There is also an enclosed outdoor shower so that you can rinse off after a long day in the sun and sand.

Guests of the cottage will enjoy the vantage point and people watching from the cozy front porch. To the left of the cottage, it's a short stroll to the beach. To the right of the cottage, a short stroll to Banks Channel where you can access the intracoastal waterway. Johnny Mercer Pier is also close by for fun, fishing, and meeting up with friends. Walk to great restaurants and shops. Or just relax on the front porch and watch the world go by. From the finest linens and feather beds to charming decor, to the welcome mat for your well-behaved dogs, The Sand Crab Cottage is a rental experience not to be missed. This house has everything to make your stay more comfortable. We welcome you as we would our family. Here, you'll get the best of everything!

**All vacation rentals for this home include high quality luxury linens and beach towels. Additional services and packages can be added to your reservation at cost per the rental contract. Please contact our office to speak with an associate for more information about the amenities included with this home.**

Occupancy: Strict limit of 6 people per reservation. All occupants must be disclosed as household amenities and linens are stocked per person.
Stay Requirements: Saturday to Saturday rental in summer. Minimum of 3-night stay in other seasons.
Bedding Configuration: 2 King, 2 Queen.
Parking: Driveway can accommodate 3 vehicles.
Pet Policy: Pet Policy: Dogs welcome as an optional add-on for this property with a non-refundable fee of $250 + tax that is charged per pet. Maximum of 2 dogs per reservation. Charge will be added after booking when the option to bring a pet and number of pets are selected. Nonrefundable fees are listed in the House Rules and animals must be disclosed via the Rental Agreement. Fees are not included automatically when booking on VRBO and must be paid separately to the host if you wish to bring a pet(s). Failure to disclose and prepay for dogs will result in penalty fees which are disclosed in House Rule #16.

Prohibited: Boat Trailers, Boats, Trailers, RV’s, SMOKING anywhere on premises, Mail and Packages are not able to be sent to the rental.
Featured Amenities: Keyless Entry, Enclosed Outdoor Shower, Fenced Yard, Beach Essentials, Grill, Single Family Home.
Property Security: For the security of our guests and the safety of our home, we have exterior security cameras located on the font of the cottage to view the front porch, parking pad and rear exterior camera to view rear side of cottage.
Cancellation Policy: Full refund within 24 hours of booking, cancellations at 31+ days before check-in will receive a full refund after a $350 cancellation fee is deducted, cancellations at 15-30 days before check-in will receive a 50% refund of monies paid less a $350 cancellation fee and less than 15 days prior to arrival is not subject to a refund.  All policies are subject to possible additional refund based on re-rental, excluding non-refundable cancellation fees and travel insurance (if applicable).

Bryant Real Estate, established in 1952, is a professionally operated firm that is licensed in North Carolina and hired by the property owner to manage “W114- Sand Crab Cottage” as a vacation rental.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Limited Onsite Parking (max 3 Spaces) Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Parasailing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Whale Watching Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near A Zoo
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Limited Housekeeping
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Cori M.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Property is perfect! Location is great! The house is well stocked from the kitchen to beach supplies to towels and blankets for the couch. The owners provide very helpful information about the surrounding area. Our family had a great time and would absolutely go back!

  • David T.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    Had everything you can imagine Location was greatBeautiful front porchFully stocked kitchen plenty of beach towels

  • Frank P.

    Submitted Nov 12, 2024

    Stayed Nov 7, 2024

    We got harassed by the neighborhood and Bryant real estate for a family barbecue of 15 people early Friday evening. Very Disturbing and unenjoyable and placed a cloud over our stay. I would not recommend this house due to the unreasonable overreaction by the owner and Bryant real estate. It’s a very noisy street and we got called on being noisy before 8 PM. I would not recommend this listing in the future.

  • Stephanie A.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    It was great. The perfect spot just walking distance from the beach with a pier down the Rd .. I'm coming back if I can

  • Lisa M.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jun 8, 2024

    We loved everything about our stay at the Sand Crab Cottage. It's in the perfect spot (just a block off the beach), has everything you would need, and is so charming. The beds are SO comfortable - they all have feather beds on top! When I got home I bought 2 featherbeds for our beds so that I could continue sleeping in that kind of comfort. :) We would stay here again in a heartbeat.

  • Brooke K.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2023

    Stayed Oct 19, 2023

    The cottage is whimsically decorated and full of charm . The home has plenty of furniture for lounging and dinning. Our group enjoyed using the great appliances and relaxing on the front porch. Fabulous location : steps to the beach, blocks from restaurants and a few shops. I would especially reccomend Sand Crab Cottage for family gatherings.

  • Jose B.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2023

    Stayed Aug 9, 2023

    There is nothing negative with the stay in The Sand Crab Cottage. Short walk to beach. Our youngest daughter was born blind he enjoyed the beach and collected seashells with older brother and sister. We ate dinner together. Thank You For The Great Experience with the Sand Crab Cottage. We really enjoyed it.

  • Sarah P.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2023

    Stayed Jul 1, 2023

    I messaged earlier in the week and asked if there were any beach chairs and was told no. So i brought five of my own only to find 6 for our use in the garage. Also it states in the description that you need to bring your own beach towels which we did only To find a ton at the house for our use. :(

  • Troy S.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2023

    Stayed Jun 20, 2023

    Great place in a great location. Perfect for our family of 5!

  • Marilynn T.

    Submitted Apr 1, 2023

    Stayed Mar 11, 2023

    We loved this home!! We stayed at the cottage for 2 weeks and didn’t want to leave. A beautiful welcome basket was waiting for us when we arrived. Everything you could ever need was provided. The cottage was one block away from Wrightsville beach which we enjoyed. The furniture and beds were comfortable. The house was very clean and comfortable. The upstairs pirate room was adorable. We have stayed at a number of homes in the area and this one is our new favorite. We will definitely book this beautiful home again. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

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