All Season Comfort offered at the Carriage House in Wonderful Beachy Wilmington - Vacation rental home in Wilmington, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 3
• 1 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathrooms
• Apartment

The Quiet Carriage home was crafted from reclaimed and repurposed materials. When staying at the Carriage House, the beach and Wilmingtons' attractions are yours for the taking. Guests often remark that it is like living in a calming treehouse. The high ceiling, artistic quirkiness and natural light are complimented by the mild and generous Carolina Blue Skies. A guest hot tub and fire pit enhance the gentle cooler months and the beach and Downtown Riverwalk are just a short drive away. The ever blooming and expanding garden is open for enjoyment and herbs are there for the picking. Wilmington offers superb dining experiences. Outdoor adventures, both on land and water, abound and the local Ghost Tour's focus on so much local history while digging up the past! Historic sites, leisurely neighborhood walks, bird watching, farmers market, local coffee stores, brewery's and tons of place to shop and visit, provide entertainment and quality of life. Wilmington is ideal all year round. Inclement weather is very rare. The Carriage House is located in the Princess Place Neighborhood, next to Burnt Mill Creek -a bird watchers heaven. It is 1.5 miles to Downtown Wilmington and the Riverwalk and 7 miles to the Beach. Snowbirds and travel nomads know that Wilmington is outstanding year round. The Carriage home is ideal for business travelers and has high speed internet and is in close to the airport ILM (2 miles), which offers direct flights 10+ major cities and is serviced by multiple major airlines including American and Delta.

There is a comfortable king size bed in the bedroom. The couch in the living room will fold down to a twin size bed with a memory foam topper for sleeping comfort. I will make up the couch bed for you, so let me know if you plan to use it. There is one bathroom with a shower. The kitchen has a stove and oven, microwave, refrigerator, a NINJA Duo coffee maker which makes either a pot or Keurig cup serving (a cafe press is available upon request). There is also an electric tea kettle. Essentially, you have a separate one bedroom apartment with a kitchen-and open living area with a back deck and a screened porch at the entry. The Carriage House is ideal for a couple or for two friends visiting Wilmington. I do allow additional occupancy for one kid (18 years or younger) accompanying a parental unit. 2 modest kids under 6 would also be acceptable. A modest dog would be welcome, if kept on a leash in the yard until successfully introduced to my cats and dog.

There is a deck with equipped with a sun awning, 2 rockers and a bistro table. the deck ooks out over the backyard and fire pit. There is a screened front porch with a couch and privacy screen for morning coffee, evening card games or a nice chat on the phone with a family member or friend, al fresco.

A hot tub for guests will be available from August on. In the summer, the hot tub area will be screened in for your comfort. A fire pit in the backyard adds to the seasonal ambiance of Fall and Winter in a temperate climate or just to appreciate while roasting marshmallows. Beach Chairs, towels, body boards and an umbrella are included for beach excursions.

For 8 years and over 885 reviews, guests have attested to the appeal of the Quiet Carriage House in Wilmington on another home rental platform. The Quiet Carriage House is honored to have ratings of 4.99 starts (out of 5) placing it in the top 1% of all properties on the well known home rental platform. Now renters on Vacation Rental By Owner will have the opportunity to stay at the Quiet Carriage House and savor Wilmington NC, phenomenal all year round.

About the Area

Princess Place, a neighborhood in Wilmington, is home to this apartment. Children's Museum of Wilmington and Wrightsville SUP are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Carolina Heights and Cape Fear Museum are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Know Before you Go

This property does not have elevators

Pet Policy

1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Booking the best Carolina Beach vacation rental experience:

When to book & When to go:

• In the Carolina Beach area, The sooner you can book a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The most desirable properties are reserved early. Booking your rental six to twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and book your vacation rental.
• Summertime is the most expensive season along the coast of NC. To get the best rental home within budget, we suggest reserving in Fall or Spring. You'll benefit from lower rates, better selection, warm weather and the absence of large crowds at the beach and popular Carolina Beach attractions. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Carolina Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• Some property management companies offer rate reductions for veterans and active duty military. Remember to ask your host or property manager if special discounts are available for your family.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer customers an option to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed days as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for program terms and fees.
• Find a copy of your local Carolina Beach area magazine when you check-in. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local stories, travel guides contain discounts for nearby accommodations and attractions.

Make a plan and pick the best Carolina Beach rental home:

• Select your dates and maximum budget.
• Note the number beds and what type of bedroom configuration you need. All Season Comfort offered at the Carriage House in Wonderful Beachy Wilmington has 1 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is regularly accessible on booking pages. Otherwise, email or call the property owner before reserving the rental. Remember that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You'll need to establish what is optimal for your family.
• Are you traveling with furry, four-legged family members? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your rental agreement! Pet fees or could be applied to your agreement.
• Are you looking for specific amenities? Most websites include search filters for amenities.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.

Have a wonderful stay:

• Take a copy of the owner's phone number and entry/exit procedures for your rental home. We recommend storing the manager's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Property managers are there to help! Feel free to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Keep the property locked while you are gone! Don't let thieves ruin your vacation.
• Note any damages to the rental at check in, and immediately send them to the host. We especially recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that can be beneficial if a dispute arises.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll enhance your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are usually a terrific resource to find the best local beaches and restaurants.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Residents can usually help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to get the best breakfast in town, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, take a walk through the rental to confirm you've collected all belongings. Make sure to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the property a final time and look for any damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the host whenever possible. If the property manager is not available, take photos and video of the property to record its condition.
• Leave a review! Hosts rely on excellent reviews to compel more bookings. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other families will will be grateful for your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.