Gemma was a great host. Perfect hospitality. The wife and I needed a little getaway and this condo was perfect. Not too far from anything. All the local restaurants were delicious and the atmosphere was just what we needed.
The accommodations are very comfortable, immaculately clean and well-supplied; the view of the marina gorgeous; and the proximity to Caswell Beach, Southport, and so many fun places to explore very convenient. We loved walking on the beach every morning and returning to drink coffee and soak up the views from the chairs on the back porch. Gemma supplies many nice âextra touchesâ (from snacks to a de-humidifier, to cozy blankets and beach reads) and is a responsive communicator. Great host! Of important note to some travelers: when the description and other reviews mention being ânear a restaurantâ it might be helpful to know the condo shares a deck and internal wall with this active, popular restaurant. If you are early to bed like us (before 10/10:30pm), the loud activity on the other side of the bedroom wallâHappy Birthday celebrations, laughter, restaurant clean-up, and then parking lot conversationsâŠplus the early-morning restaurant deliveriesâis a disruption we didnât expect.
We had a wonderful time. The host is very kind and responsive. Condo is clean and cozy. Get the tiramisu at Josephâs next door, and apps and drinks at Rusty Hook. The highlight was getting to watch July 4 fireworks from the marina without having to fight crowds or traffic. Hope to come back soon!
We had a delightful stay and the host was very thoughtful! We spent a lot of time on the back porch enjoying the lovely breeze coming off the water. So peaceful and relaxing. The condo was clean and there were two restaurants within an easy stroll. Both with water views! Will definitely stay here again if our travels take us to Southport.
Absolutely perfect for the two of us. Loved being on the Marina. Loved the nautical motif . Emma provided everything we needed for a great stay!! Would absolutely stay there again!One draw back for us. Not a real biggie, but trying to find parking was not easy after day at the beach .
Very nice, clean condo with restaurants in walking distance and porch overlooking the marina! Owner really thought of everything- extra coffee, olive oil, toiletries and chargers by the bed.
We didn't have long to stay, but we wanted to see the two lighthouses on my list. We picked the right place and time. There were not too many people around despite being at a full marina and the weather had not turned hot so we sat on the deck with the birds. We had few stairs to negotiate with bags, boxes and suitcases. There were plenty of places to eat our one big meal about midafternoon and they had great seafood. I will certainly tell others.The Jollys
Amazing stay. The room was clean, well stocked, and comfortable. The only bad thing was the ice maker was messed up but that is hardly a reason to take off a star. We will be coming back.
My wife and I had the privilege of staying here for the Memorial Day Weekend. It was very clean and cozy. The porch overlooking the marina was fantastic. Gemma was a great host. We can't wait to visit next year!!
Cleanest VRBO we have ever rented. We loved the location right on the marina and so close to Oak Island and Southport. Kitchen was well appointed and the host was super proactive and professional. We will definitely stay there again.
This accommodation was everything I was looking for. The space is beautiful and the view and location canât be beat. Great communication with the host too. I would go back in a heartbeat.
It was so welcoming, clean, cozy, and the pictures were accurate. The host was responsive, generous and ready to please. The restaurant next door could have been vdidn't ery rowdy, but the food is so good, the customers really have a chance to get too loud too often. Taste their food and you'll see why! Highly recommended by the locals. Loved the view of the Marina. I felt safe, slept great, was very comfortable. Next time I hope to come with the boat if I get one!
Second time renting this little oasis. Every detail is thought of here and we made a great choice to return. You canât beat a weekend for 2 sitting on the marina and watching the boats, water and birds. Little walk to the Rusty Hooks for fantastic drinks and eats. Josephâs was a great anniversary dinner next door. Starting and ending the day on the marina is a treat!
The condo is perfect as is the property owner, Gemma. A lovely welcome basket (and handwritten note from Gemma) greeted us upon arrival. Inside the fridge were two individual sized bottles of sparkling wine to help kick off our 3 night stay. Itâs also nice to have one of the best restaurants just steps away (that now takes reservations...yes!). Josephâs is an old school Italian âjointâ that serves up great hand crafted cocktails and delicious food. We ate there 2 nights in a row and almost went for the trifecta our last night. Be sure and ask for Marquis as your server, heâs been at Jospehâs for 19 years and loves his job. Weâve used a similar property (2nd floor) on site for years. However, these 72 year old knees have seen better days, Iâm afraid. Gemmaâs place will be our go to place from now on. Main floor entrance...great view of the marina...impeccably decorated...washer-dryer on site. Southport is 10 minutes away as are the beaches. Thanks Gemma for making us feel so welcomed.
The house was very comfortable and had a lot of fun coastal accents. I gave it 4 stars for location because the next porch to mine was the outdoor seating for an Italian restaurant. Fortunately, it closed at 9:00 pm, so noise wasnât really an issue. Gemma was a wonderful host and provided all the necessary informations for a hassle- free stay!stay.issue
We loved everything about Gemma and her lovely condoâŠshe has provided everything we could possibly need! We loved the marina view from our room, the convenient restaurants on the propertyâŠjust everything was perfect, even though we had torrential rain the first day! Thank you, Gemma!