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Cardwell

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5 BR
3.5 BA
8 Sand Dollar LaneWrightsville Beach
W136

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Spend your next beach vacation rocking on the spacious wraparound porch at “Cardwell”. This seemingly ocean front home sports great ocean views and was designed by an architect associate of Frank Lloyd Wright. Although this home is technically one house back from the beach front, the unique staggered lots on the north end of the island ensure picture perfect views and a feeling of privacy. The private road with no public parking will make you feel as though you have the beach to yourself. Don’t miss your chance to vacation in this one-of-a-kind cottage!

The main living level of “Cardwell” has a large living-dining area with cathedral ceilings. A series of sliding glass doors wrap the home to allow natural light to flood the living space and showcase the picturesque views beyond. The kitchen and bathrooms have been lightly updated to make a comfortable space to prepare home cooked meals for the family. A large dining table provides ample seating and opens to the main living space that is furnished with plenty of seating options. Just off the kitchen is a small multi-purpose room that includes a bunk bed (twin over twin), half bathroom, and laundry facilities.

Down the hall on the main living level is a full bathroom that serves the nearby guest room that is furnished with two beds, a twin, and a queen. This guest room has a large sliding glass door that leads to the ocean side deck and offers a nice view of the ocean. The primary suite is located at the end of the hall and features a lush kind sized bed, walk in closet, dual vanity, walk in shower, and gives direct access to the wraparound porch. Wake up each morning to the waves crashing and palms blowing in the soft breeze.

A spiral staircase located in the living room gives this home unique character and leads to the top floor where there are three additional bedrooms. At the top of the stairs, you will find a full bathroom complete with a walk-in shower. This bathroom serves the upstairs bedrooms. To your left is a guest room with a queen-size bed and built-in seating. This bedroom overlooks the main living area below and features some very eye-catching angles designed by the architect. To the right of the stairs there is a second guest bedroom with a queen bed that is framed by a series of windows that make the room feel bright and airy. This guest room also overlooks the living area below and directly leads to the third bedroom which provides a full bed. Given that the full bedroom directly connects to the queen guest room this sleeping arrangement is ideal for families with small children.

If you are looking for a vacation home with ample outdoor space, great views, worry free parking, a stellar location, tons of charm, and all the comforts of home then look no further. This home has a lot to offer and is sure to provide a space for a memorable family vacation!

Occupancy: 13
Stay Requirements: Saturday to Saturday rental in summer. Minimum of 2-night stay in other seasons.
Bedding Configuration: 1 King, 3 Queen, 1 Full, 1 Twin, 1 Bunk (Twin/Twin).
Parking: Parking on site for 4 vehicles.
Pet Policy: No pets allowed.
Prohibited: Boat Trailers, Smoking, RV’s, Boats, Pets, Charging Golf Carts, Mail and Packages are not able to be sent to the rental.
Featured Amenities: Garage, Enclosed Outdoor Shower, Keyless Entry, Gas 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 front door (doorbell camera).
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 “W136 – Cardwell” as a vacation rental.

Amenities

Essentials

  • Bed Linens
  • Cable
  • Dryer
  • Towels
  • Washer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Living Room
  • Parking
  • Heating
  • Hot Water
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Kitchen
  • Private Entrance
  • Wifi

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee Maker
  • Dishes & Silverware
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Stove
  • Blender
  • Baking Sheet
  • Refrigerator
  • Dining table

Facility

  • Covered Parking

Entertainment

  • Satellite or Cable
  • DVD Player

Outdoor

  • Patio or Balcony
  • Balcony
  • Grill
  • Golf
  • Outdoor Shower

Location

  • Beach View
  • Near Ocean
  • Ocean View
  • Water View
  • Waterfront

Availability

Key
#Night Available#Night Unavailable#Arrive Only#Depart Only
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Reviews

Like wrap around porch with rocking chairs.

Reviewed on 2024-06-18 by William S. , Danville , KY
Overall
5
Nice and clean. David stopped and replaced batteries in the door lock. Like wrap around porch with rocking chairs.

Great vacation!

Reviewed on 2022-09-24 by , Irwin, PA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4
Great location, great house, beautiful beach, wonderful vacation!

Manager's Response

Gilbert, thank you for your kind words! This house is spectacular. Between the amount of space, privacy, and view from the wraparound porch, it's hard to beat! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Cardwell and hope to see you there again for your next getaway!

Cardwell x 2

Reviewed on 2022-08-08 by , Swanton, MD United States
Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4
This is the second time we've rented this place. Love the location and the size of the house.

Manager's Response

Darla, thank you for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the close proximity to the beach and the amount of space this unit provides. The views from the wraparound porch are unbeatable! We hope to see you again soon for your next trip to Wrightsville Beach!

Cardwell great view

Reviewed on 2022-07-11 by , Chatham, VA United States
Overall
3
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
2
Location
5
Property condition
2
Ocean front feel! House ac is inadequate. Hence moldy smell. Comfortable master bedroom. Quirky set up upstairs.

Manager's Response

Craig, we appreciate you taking the time to give us your thoughts on Cardwell! We're glad you took advantage of the amazing ocean view from the wraparound porch! I will pass along your comments about the AC to my maintenance department, as well as mention the smell to our hospitality department. We hope your stay was overall enjoyable and hope you will come back to visit us again for your next trip to Wrightsville beach!

***Update 8/19/22: The smell was due to a ceiling leak that has since been resolved. The AC has also had improvements in order to make your stay more comfortable.***

Our favoirie beach house

Reviewed on 2022-06-28 by Virginia C. , Amherst, NY United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
We have family and have stayed in several of the homes on Wrightsville Beach. This is our familes favorite- this hear was our 4th time at the beach house. You can't beat the location on the quiet end of the beach- lots if privacy. The deck and views are amazing . They updated the house and it really now has thae beach cottage feel . The kitchen is huge -We are already booked for next year !

Manager's Response

Virginia, thanks so much for your kind words about Cardwell! With the amount of space and privacy, it's the perfect spot for a family vacation! The wrap around porch does give the opportunity to sit back and enjoy a beautiful NC sunset. We're glad you were able to enjoy all the updates the owner has implemented recently, they've worked incredibly hard to give guests the best experience possible! We're so happy you allowed Bryant Real Estate to help you find the vacation home for you and your family. Can't wait to see you next year!

Beach house

Reviewed on 2021-10-04 by , Bethesda, MD United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5
Wonderful house and location for a relaxing vacation by the beach. Great deck to enjoy views of ocean and enjoy ocean breezes

Manager's Response

Great to hear you enjoyed the Cardwell property, Fredric! This oceanfront unit has a lovely wrap around porch with plenty of seating to pass the time watching the waves. The quick beach access makes for an easy beach trip too! Thank you for choosing Bryant Real Estate and we hope to see you back again next time you are in the area!

Cardwell review 8.14-8.21

Reviewed on 2021-08-23 by Courtenay P. , Annandale, VA United States
Overall
4
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
4
Location
4
Property condition
4
Little water pressure in the master shower. Upstairs bedroom TV did not work. The grill was so filthy it would get hotter than 300 degrees. I had spoken to Morgan on Aug 10th to make sure the grill had propane which it did. As a result, the grill was useless. We ended up cooking my birthday meal on the stove:((( Broken window blinds upstairs.

Manager's Response

Thank you for your feedback on the Cardwell property, Courtenay. We wish you would have made us aware of any maintenance issues prior to checking out, as we could have quickly resolved them. After you checked out, the owner replaced the shower head in the bathroom as well as the outdoor shower head and we are happy to say they are both working wonderfully. We never got any reports that the grill was not clean, but had you made us aware we could have sent the housekeeper back to fix it. There might be multiple typos in your review, are you saying there was no propane? If so, again, that would be a simple maintenance call to replace as we keep spares right down the road at the office. Regardless, the owner has replaced the grill and made sure there was propane available. If you stay with us again, please know we have staff on call 24/7 to address any issues that arise during your stay and encourage you to call us in that case. Cardwell is a wonderful property, and the owner has done some significant upgrades before summer including new flooring, furniture, and décor throughout. They have also simplified the system operations for the televisions as they care a great deal about their guests’ experiences and strive to continually improve their home in ways that create conveniences for vacationers. Cardwell is also just steps from the beach access and has plenty of deck space to enjoy the view! Hope you will consider our local company for your next vacation - take care!

Lovely stay at Cardwell

Reviewed on 2021-08-23 by Darla P. , Swanton, MD United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Nice location. Plenty of room for our family. Downstairs facilities were a bonus. Lots of porch furniture and windows.

Manager's Response

Darla, we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time at the Cardwell property! Being that close to the beach is a treat allowing for quick walks to the sand and a great view from the deck. It was important for the owner to include a lot of outdoor seating so there are plenty of rocking chairs to relax the day away. Thank you for your kind words and review, we appreciate it! Come on back anytime.

Fun Week

Reviewed on 2020-10-04 by RENN C. , Wilmington, NC US
Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
3
Overall, our stay was good. The location of this property is fantastic. The house itself could use some refreshing but it met our needs. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was fairly well supplied.

Manager's Response

Glad to hear you had a good week at the beach, Renn!

Prime Location / Stuffy Air

Reviewed on 2019-08-17 by Margaret T. , Nashua, NH United States
Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
2
House was located at the perfect spot, steps from the beach, on a serene end of the island and is of great size for a large amount of people. Vacation was much fun and the beach was beautiful. Air unit was an issue not cooling the place, Bryant responded quickly however. In the end we would use Bryant again but not stay at this location.

Manager's Response

Margaret - Thank you for your feedback on the property, Cardwell. I am so sorry to hear that you were having issues with the HVAC unit during your stay. I will pass along this information to our maintenance team to make sure that they address any outstanding issues. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Family vacation 2018

Reviewed on 2018-07-16 by Michael M. , Coxs Creek, KY United States
Overall
3
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
2
House was in great location. House is very dated and shows its age. Kitchen is well stocked. Two problems while there. The house has a flea problem and the screen door to the main entrance was in bad shape.

Manager's Response

Michael- We are happy to hear you enjoyed the location but disappointed that you had to deal with a flea issue during your stay. We are working close with pest company to resolve issue originating on the exterior. Our management team will be in contact with you regarding your experience. Thanks again for visiting us at the beach!

Awesome Beach House

Reviewed on 2018-03-29 by , Huntersville, NC United States
Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
We had a great weekend down at Wrightsville Beach. House was in the perfect location, super close to the beach, not crowded with neighbors. House was clean and had everything we needed.

nice!

Reviewed on 2018-03-29 by , Alexandria, VA United States
Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4
great access to the beach

Cardwell Wrightsville Beach NC

Reviewed on 2018-03-29 by , Martinez, GA USA
Overall
4
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
The house is a great family place. We have been there for the last few years with our children and grandchildren. Lots of fun. Mattresses need replacing for a good night's sleep! Great update on the baths.

Great FAmily Vacation Home

Reviewed on 2016-08-09 by Ginny C. , Amherst, NY United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
Rented this home for a long awaited family vacation. The kitchen is updated with anything you need.The deocorating and furnishings are relaxed cottage style. The view and deck are worth every penny! Wrap around deck offers shade and a great breeze anytime of day. The ocean view is beautiful. Short walk to the beach on a path. The beach is your own-very private and quiet, but a short walk will get you to the pier and and actiivy. Will rent this house again!

House on Wrightsville Beach

Reviewed on 2015-08-08 by , Horseheads, NY United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
3
We recently spent a week in this house. Location was wonderful. Couldn't have been better. The house was large and easily accommodated a large group. Décor and furnishings are old but comfortable. Only issue was the air conditioning which just couldn't keep up with the hot weather so it was a bit uncomfortable at night.

Manager's Response

Nancy- Great to hear you enjoyed the location! Hope you'll visit again soon!

A Week At the Cardwell

Reviewed on 2015-07-09 by , Martinez, GA USA
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
3
The week was great. This home is very nice and the location and view are worth every cent. Loved the porch with all the rockers. Mattresses could be upgraded. Dishwasher needs to be replaced! Central air needs to be upgraded! Have stayed at this property for several years and will continue to bring the family and grandchildren back again and again!

Manager's Response

John- We are happy to hear everyone enjoyed their week at the beach! Thank you for your feedback as we will follow up with property owners regarding your recommendations. Hope to see you again next year!

Family Beach Vacation

Reviewed on 2015-06-24 by Robert S. , Blanco, TX United States
Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5
Great Location! Nice house, but a little warm in the upstairs. Well stocked. Bryant very responsive.

Manager's Response

Robert- We are glad to hear your enjoyed the location! Hope to see you at the beach again soon!

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