2700 Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach

Wake up to the Atlantic. Fall asleep to the same soundtrack. This 540-square-foot oceanfront condo at Shell Island Resort sits at the quiet north end of Wrightsville Beach--where Lumina Avenue ends and 3,000 feet of wide, sandy shoreline begins. Every suite here faces the water. Yours is no exception. Slide the glass door and the day starts on your private balcony: coffee in hand, dunes below, Mason's Inlet to the north, and the Atlantic stretching to the horizon. Sunrises here are not a bonus--they are the default setting. On clear mornings you can watch the light hit Figure Eight Island across the inlet while the beach is still almost empty. Inside, the compact layout works harder than its square footage suggests. A separate bedroom with two doubles, a living area with sleeper sofa, dining space, and a kitchenette with cooktop, microwave, fridge, and coffee maker give you everything you need for a long weekend or a week of easy meals between beach days. One-and-a-half baths keep mornings moving. Two TVs, Wi-Fi, and your own climate control mean you never have to leave the view if you don't want to. Also enjoy more light and beach views with this corner unit allowing ocean views from the additional extra large side windows. The resort itself is the other half of the deal. Indoor heated pool for off-season or rainy days, oceanfront outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness room, sand volleyball, and the on-site restaurant and tiki bar just steps from the sand. Covered parking deck. Direct beach access. Wrightsville's north end is the part of the beach that still feels like an island. Walk north at low tide toward Mason's Inlet for shells and solitude. Bike or drive a few minutes south for Johnnie Mercer's Pier, The Loop, restaurants, and shops. Wilmington and Airlie Gardens are an easy 15-20 minutes away when you want the city. Come back to the sound of the surf. Turn-key inhouse management if you decide to to rent out the unit when you are not using it. And continue to always use the amenities including coveted Wrightsville Beach parking even while your unit is being rented!