Wrightsville Beach is a favorite holiday destination in North Carolina, mainly because of its crystal clear waters and stunning landscapes. After all, it is the most accessible beach town in the state. There are more than 30 access points to the beach proper. This town offers plenty of water sports and outdoor activities throughout the year, such as surfing and sailing. However, the coastline can get pretty packed with people, especially during peak seasons. Fret not! There are also digs with a swimming pool in which you can cool off. Here’s the lowdown on the best vacation rentals with private pool in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to private pool. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 12, 2024.
1. Blake Cottage (from USD 1113)
This five-bedroom house is nestled in the dunes, with a walkway to the beach. It features a living room opening onto a covered porch, where you can enjoy your morning coffee while soaking up the scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean. It also has a small yet well-equipped kitchen with laundry facilities, two and a half bathrooms, and four bedrooms on the first floor.
Meanwhile, the second floor has an open floor plan with a living room, well-equipped kitchen, half bathroom, wet bar, and master bedroom with a private bathroom. To unwind, you can take a dip in the private in-ground swimming pool.
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we had a group of 10 and there was more than enough room we were very comfortableCleanliness:
everything was very clean and had an enjoyable staythe vacation rental was very cleanthe vacation rental was very cleanthe vacation rental was very cleanhot tub and pool were cleanHost:
rating details: the property manager was adequately helpfulrating details: the property manager was very helpfulrating details: the property manager was very helpfulrating details: the property manager was very helpfulrating details: the property manager was very helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
reviewer comments: excellent locationthe house is great and the location is amazingreviewer comments: the house was beautiful great oceanfront location and a quick walk to bars and restaurantsreviewer comments: beautiful home in a beautiful location made for a beautiful family vacationi was happy with the location
2. Seas the Day (from USD 1150)
Accommodating up to 21 guests, this sophisticated 8-bedroom house is an ideal vacation home for large families and groups visiting Wrightsville Beach. It boasts an open floor plan and features a spacious living room, dining area, powder room, study nook, sunroom with a deck opening onto a private balcony, and two master bedrooms with private bathrooms.
One master bedroom has pool views, while the other opens to a covered front porch with ocean views. You will find the other six bedrooms and a huge recreation room on the lower floor. This house also has a swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs. For your convenience, two enclosed outdoor showers with dressing areas are provided.
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great views and loved having the poolCleanliness:
the house is well maintained clean and had great gather places for a large groupthe vacation rental was very cleanthe vacation rental was very cleanthe vacation rental was very cleanthe vacation rental was very cleanHost:
rating details: the property manager was very helpfulrating details: the property manager was very helpfulrating details: the property manager was very helpfulrating details: the property manager was very helpfulrating details: the property manager was very helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
the house and location were perfectthe house is in very good condition and the location is idealit is in a great location- walking distance to the beach sundays cafe and the surf storei was very happy with the locationi was very happy with the location
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3. Resort-style house with a game room, Oak Island (from USD 300)
This 3-bedroom house is situated in Oak Island, about a 50-minute drive from Wrightsville Beach. Suitable for beach holidays, the house offers many facilities for relaxation. These facilities include a screened front porch with a three-person swing, hammock and two seating areas, a covered grilling area, a game room, and a rear deck.
You also have access to beach gear and bicycles when you stay here. Moreover, this house has a heated saltwater swimming pool that remains open for three seasons each year.
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the bedrooms are comfy and well-equipped and the master bathroom is amazing the mattresses were super comfortable tooCleanliness:
the place is clean and offered all the basics + that we neededthe house is extremely clean with plenty of seating & places to loungethe home was very clean the beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well equippedthe house had great kitschy beach decor was clean well maintained and equipped with everything we neededthe house is clean comfortable beautifully decorated and ideally locatedHost:
the host answered any questions promptly and was always friendlydana the host was quick to respond when i had questions and very friendlydana was a thoughtful and responsive hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the house and location are amazingbeautiful house with an awesome pool about a 3 minute drive to the beach or 15 minute walkthe house is close to everything & we felt very comfortable therethe walk to the beach is about a mile but is really nice and scenicthe beach is a short walk parking is easy or riding bikes is fun too
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4. Blue Water Vista, Carolina Beach (from USD 910)
Offering 464.5 sqm (5,000 sq. ft.) of living space for up to 28 guests in Carolina Beach, this stylish 8-bedroom house is only 16.3 km (10.1 mi) away from Wrightsville Beach. It features a boat dock right across the street, allowing you to dock a boat measuring up to 8.5 m (28 ft). If you are bringing a car, you need not worry because parking space for up to 10 cars is available on site.
This house also has a five-person hot tub open year-round and an in-ground saltwater pool. The saltwater pool is open year-round and can be heated for a minimal extra fee during the off-season.
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Spacious kitchen for cooking Comfortable bedsWe found everything we needed in the kitchen which was greatThe reason for a 4 star rating is the condition of the appliancesIt was nice for everyone to have their own spaceGreat home with plenty of room for lots of peopleCleanliness:
Blue Water Vista was clean spacious and beautifulnice beds strong air conditioning clean swimming poolThe beds were extremely comfortableBeach chairs were included which was very helpfulHost:
Especially for anyone with a boatThe location close to the marina gave us easy access to boating and kayaking adventures while the walk to the beach was a breeze When we needed a break from the beachso we cooked all of our meals herethe view the quick responses to help when we needed itI personally feel that we should have been reimbursed for the rental of the golf carts as they were not as advertisedRead more reviewsLocation:
a 30 minute drive to Wilmington (which is a favorite place of mine) and so many great places to eat on the island nearby in walking distanceThe location was great - a 2 minute walk to the oceanof course a daily dose of donutsOur ladies group really live the spaceWonderful house in a great location with something for everyone in my family fishing
5. Spacious house with a home theater, Oak Island (from USD 386)
This 3-bedroom house is located on a 0.1-ha (0.3-ac) property by the beach in Oak Island, about a 55-minute drive from Wrightsville Beach. Promising you a leisurely stay, the house features a fenced private backyard, fire pit area, front deck, and private patio. It has more than 167.2 sqm (1,800 sq. ft.) of indoor living space spread across 2 floors and boasts abundant natural light.
The living room is furnished with a state-of-the-art home theater system. This house also has a heated swimming pool. A charcoal grill, picnic area, and bar seating is available by the pool area, making it a perfect spot for outdoor lounging.
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the host vik couldn’t have been betterRead more reviewsLocation:
this house is located close to restaurants and other fun attractionswe loved our stay the house is beautiful and just a quick walk to the beachhighly recommend this property great location
6. Casa Blanca, Shell Island (from USD 1200)
Situated in Shell Island, this modern four-bedroom house is just a five-minute drive away from the heart of Wrightsville Beach. It has 4 bedrooms and can accommodate a maximum of 13 people. The main floor has an open floor concept, featuring a living room, a fully functional kitchen with a wet bar, and a dining area.
It also has a laundry room and an oceanfront porch offering spectacular views of the sunrise and sunset. The ground floor features a huge entrance foyer that leads to an outdoor swimming pool with a deck area for sunbathing. The swimming pool can be heated for a minimal additional fee per week.
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the pool area is well designed and is a natural gathering place for the familythe sitting room off the master provided beautiful light and gorgeous ocean viewsCleanliness:
clean and well-appointed this home provides a perfect oasis for a family vacationHost:
tom the house manager was very helpful and available for anything we needed throughout the weekRead more reviewsLocation:
casa blanca is the location for perfect enjoyment of wrightsville beachthe house itself and its location were fabulousfantastic location and always in great shapeit’s location on wrightsville beach makes it a wonderful fit for our family
7. Well-furnished house with a shaded play area, Wilmington (from USD 241)
This 5-bedroom house is set in Wilmington, about a 10-minute drive from Wrightsville Beach. An ideal home base for families with kids on vacation, it features a driveway with a basketball hoop. There is also a fenced backyard with a hammock and shaded play area. The play area is equipped with a tire swing, treehouse, zipline, and swings.
Moreover, this house offers an in-ground saltwater swimming pool in the backyard. The swimming pool can be heated, subject to temperature conditions, and an additional fee is applicable.
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and for us the for pit grill great kitchen and comfortable furniture were wonderfulthe den laundry room and pantry are all great amenities that exceeded expectationseasy to get to the beach too and well stocked as far as kitchen equipment and utilitiesthe kids loved the pool and outdoor spacebackyard area had a lovely pool and sitting areaCleanliness:
very clean and quietsparkling clean and modernsuper clean family friendly spacesuper clean and had everything you could ever wantthis house is absolutely amazing clean convenient and the pool is fabulousHost:
diana was an amazing hostthe owners were very responsive to questionsthe owners were also very helpful and quick to respond when contactedfamily friendly home my kids wanted to move inamazing host and a must stay when traveling to wilmingtonRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was perfectgreat location to the beachthe location is quiet and safereally nice neighborhood and close to wrightsville beach area shopping and restaurantsgreat location so we could split off during the day and then all come together again at night
8. Charming home with a private hot tub, Wilmington (from USD 250)
Offering contemporary accommodations for up to 6 people in Wilmington, this charming 3-bedroom home is only a 10-minute drive away from Wrightsville Beach. It has been around since the 1940s but has been carefully updated with modern amenities to guarantee you a hassle-free stay. Two bedrooms are furnished with one queen-size bed each, while another has a double bed. Moreover, this home features a private hot tub and swimming pool, ideal for relaxing soaks.
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backyard very special with plenty of space nice pool hot tub etcthe backyard alone makes this rental worth it the pool and hot tub were greatwonderful pool/hot tub great private backyard and quiet neighborhoodCleanliness:
the house was clean and comfortable to stay inthe place was very clean and accommodating for our familyso clean awesome amenities quick communication we enjoyed our staythe interior is clean and crisp with three comfortable bedrooms and two bathskiller location amazing back yard super clean homeHost:
the host was very helpful during our stay with questionshe is a great hostwe addressed some issues with the owner who was responsiveoverall we had a wonderful stay and joaquin was a very attentive hostjoaquin was very responsive and on top of all of our questionsRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is great near wrightsville beach shopping and great restaurantsgreat central location roughly between wrightsville beach and downtown wilmington as well as very close to uncwthis house is in a great location to everythinglocation is terrific- close to beach breweries stores & downtownnice quiet neighborhood yet very close to everything
9. Lovely home with a tiki bar, Wilmington (from USD 216)
Sleeping up to 10 people, this lovely 3-bedroom home in Wilmington is suitable for large families and groups on a beach getaway. Particularly, it attracts those who love boating because several boat ramps surround it. The host can recommend boating destinations if you are bringing a boat. Further, this home has a heated swimming pool. The pool area has a tiki bar for lounging. Conveniently, Wrightsville Beach is only 9.7 km (6 mi) away.
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this is a beautiful property the space was great and comfortableCleanliness:
very roomy and cleanRead more reviewsHost:
the owner does a great job communicating and answers ver quicklythe owner was easy to reach before and during our stay
10. Light and airy house with a sunroom, Wilmington (from USD 251)
This 3-bedroom house in Wilmington is only a 5-minute drive from Mayfaire Town Center and a 15-minute drive from Wrightsville Beach. Ensuring that you feel at home, it offers a living room, a well-equipped kitchen with a three-seater island, a dining room with a seven-seater dining area, and a sunroom. A washer and dryer are also provided for guests’ convenience.
This house has a generous outdoor seating area and an outdoor swimming pool so that you can have a leisurely stay. Typically, the swimming pool is open between May and October.
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non-heated pool and private backyard was nicegreat pool and lots of spacethe pool was the main attraction and did not disappointthe pool was definitely a highlight of our stay very nice and privatethe house was very spacious and had a nice poolCleanliness:
great clean & beautiful spacegreat home clean as describedclean private and great value for moneyamazing backyard pool and nice clean housethe house was clean and had everything we neededHost:
martin is a great hostmartin and elise are wonderful hostsmartin is a great host prior to respond to message and request that are madethe host was friendly and communicated quicklymartin was a great host and very responsive when items came upRead more reviewsLocation:
great location close to restaurants and groceryvery nice house in a great locationcute house great location and unparalleled hospitalitygreat location loved the pool nice place to staygreat location and martin was very responsive
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Wrightsville Beach is easily the best destination for a quick beach getaway in the state. Prepare for your trip and book one of the above listed vacation rentals with private pool in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, for a memorable experience.
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