A sunny cottage on a quiet street, just steps from UNCW.

Painted a soft buttery yellow with navy shutters and a tin roof that pings gently in a summer rain, this four-bedroom cottage has the sort of curb appeal that makes people slow down as they walk past. A white picket fence wraps the front garden, and a mature oak throws dappled shade across the yard from spring through fall.

The covered front porch is the heart of the place — wide enough for two rocking chairs and a coffee tray, with white columns framing a view of the quiet street. Inside, hardwood floors and generous windows keep the rooms bright and easy. Three full baths and four bedrooms mean space for family, guests, or a work-from-home setup that doesn't feel like a compromise.

You're tucked away on a residential street but the walk to UNCW's campus-adjacent bus stop at Seahawk Village Circle is short and shaded. Isaac M. Bear High (rated 9/10) and MCS Noble Middle (7/10) are both close by, and the beach is a quick drive when the mood strikes.