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Sweet Shirl

Name: Great location, needs a facelift
Item: Sweet Shirl
Rating: 3
Author: Anonymous

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 5½

Sleeps: 10

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Comfort and serenity is alive and well at Sweet Shirl. This spacious 5 bedroom 5 bath home is located on the sound front at the north end of Wrightsville Beach. A private pool and new decking has been built for the 2022 season! Step inside and find a large open floor plan that offers plenty of space for the entire family. The kitchen, dining, and living areas all have views of the beautiful marsh and sound and provides a great space for the family entertainment. Step out the back door and on the spacious deck with plenty of sunshine, views, and a great place to watch amazing sunsets. Also located on the first floor is a large master suite with a king bed and access to the sound front deck. Head up the stairs and find the grand master bedroom. This bedroom offers a king size bed, large bathroom, and private access to a sound front deck. Bedrooms 3,4, and 5 are also master suites and offer 2 queen beds, 2 twin beds, and 1 full size futon. A ping pong table is located downstairs near the garage Want to do a little crabbing, kayaking, or paddle boarding? Then step out on to the private landing and pier with access to a tidal creek on the sound. Beach access is also a breeze and is just 350 steps away. Call today and book your week at Sweet Shirl!

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AMENITY

Combination tub/shower, jetted tub, king, outdoor shower, queen, shower, sleep sofa /futon, toilet, tub, twin/ single

ATTRACTIONS

Arboretum, bay/sound, churches, cinemas, marina, museums, restaurants, water parks

Business

Nearby ATM, Nearby Post Office, Nearby Internet Cafe, Nearby FedEx, Nearby Bank

Convenience

Shopping, Nearby Medical Services, Nearby Grocery, Movie Theatres, Golf Course, Beach Rentals Nearby

DINING

Dining Area

DINING CHECKBOX

Child's Highchair, Dining

Entertainment

Cable TV, CD Player, DVD Player, Ping Pong Table

ENTERTAINMENT

Books, DVD Player, Games, Ping Pong Table, Satellite / Cable, Television, Video Games, Books for Kids, Smart TV

GENERAL

Air Conditioning, Clothes Dryer, Fireplace, Garage, Hair Dryer, Heating, Internet, Iron & Board, Linens Provided, Living Room, Parking, Towels Provided, Washing Machine, Wifi, Free Wifi

Geographic

On Bay or Sound, Close to Town

KITCHEN

Coffee Maker, Dishes & Utensils, Dishwasher, Ice Maker, Kitchen, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove, Toaster, Dining Table, Kitchen Island

Kitchen

Full Kitchen, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Ice Maker, Microwave, Toaster, Cookware, Stove, Oven, Blender, Dishwasher, Utensils, Flatware, Dishes

LEISURE ACTIVITIES

Beachcombing, bird watching, eco tourism, walking

Living

Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Washer & Dryer, Ironing Board, Jacuzzi Tub, High Speed Internet, Wireless Internet, Cable TV, HDTV, Free Parking, Ping Pong Table, Private Pool

LOCAL SERVICES AND BUSINESSES

ATM/bank, hospital, medical services

LOCATION TYPE

Beach, Near The Ocean, Water View, Waterfront

Outdoor

Deck, Patio, Balcony, Outdoor Shower, Private Pool, Beach Access, Garage, Private Pier, Charcoal Grill

OUTSIDE

Balcony, Deck / Patio, Lawn / Garden, Outdoor Grill, Fenced Pool

POOL SPA

Private Pool

Safety

Outdoor lighting, Deadbolt lock on entryway, Smoke detectors, Fire extinguisher

SPORTS AND ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES

Basketball court, deepsea fishing, fishing, golf, jet skiing, pier fishing, sailing, scuba diving or snorkeling, sound/bay fishing, surf fishing, surfing, swimming, wind-surfing

SUITABILITY

Children welcome, non smoking only, pets not allowed

THEME

Family

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Great location, needs a facelift 2025-08-10

By: Anonymous Trip Date: 2025-08-02

We loved the location and the beautiful bay view. The pools is great. The house is well-built but the interior needs an update. For the most part, it was clean but showed lots of wear and tear. The bedding, furniture and kitchen are worn and showing their age. One pillow was covered in hair and the pillowcase was torn. The grill on the deck was too dirty and rusted to use. There is major water damage on the ceiling of the main floor bedroom. Upon arrival we found a damp towel left in the dryer that was so mildewed and smelly that we threw it out. The trash bins were full to the brim and there was a half-full cocktail left at the pool.
The interior does not meet the expectations for an expensive rental.
The realty company provided excellent customer service and communication, including bringing us an iron when there was not one to be found in the house.

Great family vacation spot. 2025-08-03

By: Bradley D. Trip Date: 2025-07-12

The house was well suited to our group and the rental staff were very friendly. We would stay again.

Wrightsville Wedding Escape 2025-04-28

By: Anonymous Trip Date: 2025-04-24

Wonderful home with an exceptional floorpan for a large Family. All Rooms with their own shower! Top Notch. The entertainment afforded here is over the top as well. Take your own Garbage bags as when we arrived there was one in the kitchen and I will say take your own TP because the afforded TP is what we refer to as John Wayne TP... It doesn't take sh** off anybody! :)

Would recommend 2023-07-17

By: Kimbrell K. Trip Date: 2023-07-08

The property was in a great location with beautiful views of the marsh.

Great Location 2023-07-11

By: Becky W. Trip Date: 2023-06-17

We have stayed at Wrightsville for almost 20 years. We love being on the sound side as we bring our own paddleboards to enjoy the sunsets. Kids loved the pool and convenient beach access. The dock needs to be tended to - and it dumps you into the marsh - even at high tide and two step had missing boards- making it cumbersome for the paddleboards. Plenty of space for the family - also wish there were a few more cooking amenities (i.e measuring cups as grandma wants to cook more!). Lots of random bedding in the home which could be removed - or folks may have enjoyed options if they were cold?
Seemed like they could have cleaned it up a bit. We reserved again for next year which says a lot! No home is perfect and we can't wait to return. Love the basement ping pong table as well. Great use of the basement space.

Beautiful views of the sound 2022-08-08

By: Alison B. Trip Date: 2022-07-16

We enjoyed our stay at Sweet Shirl. It has lots of good downstairs space to spread out and enjoy time with family. The pool was really fun for the kids and the dock to the sound was perfect for kayaking. A couple cons: 1. The house does not sleep 12. It’s really 10. The roll away bed and futon should not be listed as adequate beds. We were pushed being a large family for sleeping space. 2 No chairs on the upper deck. We had to use our own beach chairs. 3. Dirty kitchen utensils and drawers, no wine glasses. 4. Beach access wasn’t as close as mentioned in the listing. Overall, we had a nice stay.

Vacation week with our kides and grandkids 2021-07-12

By: William K. Trip Date: 2021-06-19

WE arrived on Saturday and the house was nice and clean. Towels and linens were waiting for us. Had a problem with several faucets, one in the kitchen and one in a bathroom. They were replaced by the rental company on Monday. Main microware was not working for that week. Kitchen needs some updating and mattresses in the two large rooms(King size beds) need to be replaced. Also need some new chairs on the main deck. Oveerall, we enjoyed our stay that week in June.

Response from Wrightsville Sands Realty, Inc.:
Thanks for your review. The microwave has been replaced and there have been some updates for 2022. Hope to see you again soon!

Great Stay 2021-07-05

By: Michele L. Trip Date: 2021-06-26

We had another great week at Sweet Shirl. The house was well equipped and clean. The views are amazing. We will return.

Response from Wrightsville Sands Realty, Inc.:
Thanks! Look forward to hosting your family again in 2022!

Great but with a few things to consider 2019-05-29

By: Anonymous Trip Date: 2019-05-24

Pros:
1. Location
2. Amenities and each room basically has a bathroom
3. Space is great for a group. Patio area and parking are spacious

Cons:
1. Door locks are a pain, it took us a while to figure how to lock the front door
2. Privacy may become an issue because downstairs rooms don’t have blinds/curtains
3. One of the upstairs door can’t be locked or is broken

A vacation to remember 2019-05-15

By: Anonymous Trip Date: 2019-05-12

Bottom line: We absolutely LOVED our stay at Sweet Shirl!! Our rental was from Wednesday to Sunday, and after only a few hours at the house we called Wrightsville Sands Realty and asked if we could extend another day. Lucky for us the house was available and we were able to stay until Monday. Perfect location for walking to uncrowded section of beach, beautiful back decks to enjoy the beauty and serenity of the Sound, and the house... so open, clean and comfortable. We had 3 couples and 3 single adults and never felt in one another's way. Would definitely stay here again without any hesitation.

Open and spacious with plenty of private space 2019-04-23

By: Margaret M. Trip Date: 2019-04-05

We enjoyed a long weekend with family; the view of the marsh was lovely, the walk to the beach was brief. For people who like to have their own space this house was perfect--we had7 people though the home could easily fit several more with room to spare.

Vacation at Sweet Shirl 2018-07-27

By: William K. Trip Date: 2018-07-14

Overall, a very good week at this vacation home. Only suggestion would be to replace the furniture on the back deck. Out of the 4 rocking chairs two were broken, one could not be used. Grill would not work and there were nothing to clean the grates with. Place was clean and management was very efficent.

Sweet Shirl 2018-07-12

By: Mary D. Trip Date: 2018-06-30

WE have stayed at Sweet Shirl the past 4 years and love the location and easy access to the beach. This year the cottage was recently painted, updating the inside. A couch upstairs was replaced by a futon, which is extremely hard and useless for sleeping or even sitting on for that matter. The oven smoked horribly when we tried to use it so I had to clean it before proceeding. Ditto the grill. The kitchen needs the plates and silverware replenished and some new pots and pans would be nice. We return to Sweet Shirl each year because it is lovely and wonderfully situated on the North End. The few minor inconveniences do not negate all the positive pluses of this rental.

Sweet Shirl was very sweet!! 2018-04-24

By: Jarrett A. Trip Date: 2018-04-20

We enjoyed the house so much. It was very spacious for our crew and we loved and enjoyed the wonderful views off the back deck. Wonderful porch to sit and rock. Thanks so much.

Great Vacation 2018-01-15

By: Michele L. Trip Date: 2017-07-15

We rented this home last summer. We loved the house and the views off the back deck and especially the dock were amazing. The kitchen is well stocked as we love to cook! We rented kayaks for several days and launched from our dock. We will return to rent this home again.

Nice house 2017-12-14

By: Anonymous Trip Date: 2017-12-08

Our trip was very nice. The house had two very large bedrooms and bathrooms. All other bedrooms and bathrooms were normal size. The downstairs interior had recently been painted grey instead of the green that shows in the pictures. Also, there were no sleeper sofas but we had 2 blow up mattresses. I felt the kitchen was adequately stocked, though we did no cooking. There is very large storage under the house along with the 3 car garage. View out the back is beautiful. House was great but disappointed in the fact that early check in was $50 per hour. We stayed in the middle of winter and no one was in the house prior but we waited till check in. Rental agency did call and say the house was ready early and I mentioned we did not want to pay the extra. We were still not offered the courtesy of checking in without charge.

Lovely, large house that needs some updating and attention 2017-11-14

By: Jan N. Trip Date: 2017-11-10

Wonderful large rooms with lots of light and open space, perfect for a large crowd. bedrooms were great with comfortable beds. But we were VERY disappointed with the kitchen. There were no basics - starter dish washing liquid, powder, coffee filters, absolutely nothing other than a roll of paper towels. Can opener hardly worked. Barely any cooking utensils that a cook would use. It is obvious that no cook owns or stays here. Everyone kept tripping on the cheap throw rugs. And the chairs to the second table were being recovered so half of our dinner guests had nowhere but the couch to sit! (The picture on line shows the chairs in use and was part of why we rented the place.) Back stairs had green mold all over them and the deck/walkway were in need of maintenance. The place needs updating so that it is the prime place that it's location and presence reflect that it can be.

Labor Day at Sweet Shirl 2017-09-06

By: Anonymous Trip Date: 2017-09-01

Very good, for the most part. The only disappointment was the fact that we could not get the gas grill to light. We had brought hamburgers and hot dogs to grill and had to cook them inside.

Sweet Shirl 2017-07-10

By: Mary D. Trip Date: 2017-07-01

This is our third year renting Sweet Shirl and once again 5 stars. We love the North End location, close proximity to Shell Island, spacious living quarters, marsh view, close beach access. A true home away from home. A++

"Wright" on 2017-06-12

By: JoAnn B. Trip Date: 2017-06-03

My family and I had a great week at the beach! Sweet Shirl is a beautiful home in a great location! There was easy access to the beach.

Response from Wrightsville Sands Realty, Inc.:
So glad to hear that your family had a great time at Sweet Shirl. Come back and see us!

Wrighstville Xmas 2016 2017-01-01

By: Anonymous Trip Date: 2016-12-22

Great location, great house but beds are not comfortable.

I love the soundside... 2016-09-27

By: Dan O. Trip Date: 2016-09-19

A great place. Nice folks. Very homey. Noise inside the house was bit noticeable so if you have small folks it might be a bit noisy.

A great week at Wrightsville Beach 2016-08-08

By: Anonymous Trip Date: 2016-07-30

WE had a a very comfortable and enjoyable time staying in this lovely well situated home. It is fully furnished making life there delightful.

Sweet Shirl 2016-07-12

By: Mary D. Trip Date: 2016-07-02

Our second stay at Sweet Shirl was wonderful. We love the marsh view and dock access for easy kayaking and crabbing. Beach access is just a short walk from the cottage. The north end of Wrightsville is quiet and lovely. Shell Island is just a couple blocks away. The setting is perfect and the house roomy and comfortable. This is our go to house for family vacations.

Response from Wrightsville Sands Realty, Inc.:
So happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Come back to see us next year!

Spring mini vacation 2016-04-26

By: Anonymous Trip Date: 2016-04-21

My family had a really good time and the house was wonderful. The location and the view was great. We would say this house is a "keeper" on our list of places to stay.

Response from Wrightsville Sands Realty, Inc.:
So happy to hear you and your family had a great time at Sweet Shirl. Be sure to come back and see us!

Sweet Shirl in September 2015-09-29

By: Bonnie B. Trip Date: 2015-09-24

We had a great time at Sweet Shirl. The house was perfect for our needs staying with our children and grandchildren. We especially enjoyed having the wagon to take them to the beach. We were very busy with a wedding, so weren't able to take advantage of everything, but we did enjoy the beach a little (in between bouts of rain) and the deck and dock. I would highly recommend this property if you don't mind a bit of a walk to get to the beach.

Response from Wrightsville Sands Realty, Inc.:
Happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed your visit. Please keep us in mind for your next trip to WB!

Beautiful and roomy home near the beach! 2015-07-30

By: Anonymous Trip Date: 2015-07-04

Absolutely beautiful home near the beach. Back porch perfect for large family gatherings!!!

Beach Bliss 2015-07-10

By: Mary D. Trip Date: 2015-06-27

Sweet Shirl is a wonderful vacation home located on the North end of Wrightsville Beach. The house is spacious and the marsh view magnificent. The children loved the dock for easy fishing and crabbing. The beach access is close by so you have the best of both worlds. We will definitely return again and again. Many thanks for a great stay.

Happy Beach Days 2014-09-28

By: Anonymous Trip Date: 2014-09-19

For a house this size, we would recommend a much better and cleaner grill, more (and more comfortable) chairs for the deck. Also, with a seven day stay, more trash bags and paper products should be provided. We had a great stay and the location and the interior layout with a bathroom for each bedroom was perfect for our family. Beautiful marsh views and steps to the beach. Loved it!

Response from Wrightsville Sands Realty, Inc.:
Thank you for your review. We are purchasing a new grill for this season.

Sweet Shirl 2014-08-26

By: Anonymous Trip Date: 2014-08-02

Would recommend a functional, simple broom and dust pan. Our air conditioning worked on and off. When it was not working, it was very hot in the house. The management company was very prompt in getting repairmen to the home. The house was beautiful and the location was delightful. The sound sunsets were incredible.

Response from Wrightsville Sands Realty, Inc.:
We were sorry that the HVAC went down during your stay, but glad that we were able to get it repaired quickly. We have purchased a new broom and dust pan for the property, along with some other "essential" items.

Sweet Shirl Review 2014-07-19

By: Anonymous Trip Date: 2014-06-28

The Sweet Shirl was exactly as advertised! We truly enjoyed our stay and found the home very comfortable and well-equipped. Many surprises enhanced our beach visits, including a wagon, boogie boards, umbrella, etc. We even weathered Hurricane Arthur and lost power only momentarily, finding the home very sturdy. The covered porches enabled us to weather the approaching storm outside, enjoying the views of the marsh. Wrightsville Beach is a gem, with beautiful white sand and warm, shallow water - a great place for swimming and walking. Vacationing with young children and limited to car space, we did not take advantage of seeing local sites; we mainly beached it daily. I would definitely recommend the area and would love to make a return visit.

Great Stay 2014-07-01

By: Anonymous Trip Date: 2014-06-07

Great, roomy house in a good WB location. We might suggest updating / adding a BBQ grill -- the one there in the garage is very small and old. Minor paint / plumbing fixture repairs could also be done. Also, every property rental at this level should have free, well-working wi-fi -- we had to connect the upstairs TV cable line into an internet router, which meant the upstairs master had no television. Not a big deal, but these days internet should just be given. Someone was going to come by with a splitter to fix the issue, but never did. We would also suggest rocking chairs on the back porch.

Response from Wrightsville Sands Realty, Inc.:
Thank you for your review. We have installed a new tv in the master bedroom and gave the cable/internet its' own line. The owner has also purchased a new grill for the 2015 season. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

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